Physical Education and Sports Coaching (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Study Physical Education and Sport Coaching at University Centre Leeds

Step towards success and complete your undergraduate studies with our Physical Education and Sports Coaching (BA Hons) Top-up Degree. This in-depth programme will further refine your sports coaching and teaching skills, allowing you to deliver sports sessions effectively. No matter your aims well support your game plan.

Are you seeking a sports-related career as a coach, sports coordinator or physical education teaching assistant? Building on your existing knowledge, this course encourages you to develop your understanding and application of classroom activities, methods of assessment and use of technology for teaching purposes in preparation for progression.

With this programme, youll deepen your understanding of sports coaching and PE. You will undertake industry simulations and gain experience, with our excellent coaching links, to develop your teaching practices. Your final project will allow you to specialise, partner with schools or clubs and prepare for further study or employment.

In preparation for your career in the fast-paced sports industry, youll have plenty of coaching work opportunities with local sports organisations. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a three-week work placement in Örebro, Sweden or Vierumäki, Finland.

What's next

Progression may include further study at masters level, a PGCE, or relevant employment.

Job opportunities may include:

• After school coach
• Sports coach
• Community coach
• Coach company founder
• Sports Coordinator
• Physical education teaching assistant
• Physical education teacher (further qualifications required)