Sport Coaching Science MSci

**Why MSci Sport Coaching Science**?Our MSci Sport Coaching Science is an integrated Masters’ degree, which includes both undergraduate (levels 4-6) and Masters’ (level 7) content, offering an innovative and stimulating curriculum and a seamless transition as you build on your previous learning. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the dynamic and complex interactions which exist within the coaching environment and build the practical experiences and advanced research skills to put you a step ahead of the competition, as you progress in your professional career. You’ll develop an interdisciplinary approach to excelling in sport performance and build invaluable employability skills through placements and engagement with practical sessions. Our course links to a diverse range of national and international sports teams and organisations and you’ll be able to focus on a sport of your choice, engaging with participation, club or performance sport. You’ll investigate pedagogy, leadership and coaching sciences including physiology, biomechanics, psychology, ethics, and performance analysis, and have opportunities to explore related theoretical and practical issues throughout. You’ll also have the chance to achieve qualifications with various National Governing Bodies alongside your degree, allowing you to graduate well equipped for an exciting career in sports coaching, coach education, coaching science, sports governance and many other professional contexts. **Why University of Gloucestershire?**We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. With the University of Gloucestershire offering a wide variety of courses, you will have the best of both worlds - a large learning community with more than 80 societies and sports clubs to enjoy while also benefiting from lecturers who know and value you as an individual.Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be challenged and supported to become the graduate that you want to be, ready to succeed in your chosen field. Your personal tutor will help you build your network of connections and take advantage of a range of opportunities including field trips and placements, offering invaluable experience outside of the lecture theatre.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.**Come and experience the University of Gloucestershire for yourself by booking an open day online at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.****After the course**Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. We are proud of our record that 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their course*, and throughout your studies we are committed to working with you to develop your future plan.*Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE), 2016/17.**Experience an open day**Take the next step and book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. This is your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus. Take the opportunity to get up-to-the minute advice and guidance from the people who have been here and experienced University of Gloucestershire life already.**To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos