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. Our vibrant and tight-knit community of over 10,000 students and staff paired with a wide variety of courses means you will have the best of both worlds – a diverse community of sports clubs, societies and activities while also benefiting from specialist lecturers who value you as an individual. Who Cares? We do. We care about our students and the planet. We listened to what our students value most, turning our prospectus digital and providing opportunities for them to protect the planet and move on to study in an environment that works hard to support future generations. As a result, we’re proud that the University of Gloucestershire has been judged the UK’s most sustainable university.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the dynamic 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.**After the course**Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be supported to become the graduate that you want to be, making industry connections and taking part in placements and field trips that offer invaluable experience outside of the lecture theatre. We are proud of our record that 93% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their course*.*UK Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020.**Experience an open day**Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. Our open days have been designed to inform you, inspire you, and help you make the right decision about your next step. It’s 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 friendly student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus. **To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, e