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Sport Coaching

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Headingley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Help young people reach their full potential in sport and physical activity. You’ll develop good coaching leadership and communication skills on this course.


Evidence-based coaching education

This degree is shaped by an established model of coaching. It is recognised globally by international and national governing bodies of sport as an evidence-based framework for educating coaches.As part of this course, you’ll: - Gain an in depth understanding of your sport and of coaching to support the design of engaging pratices- Enhance your key coaching skills by understanding your participants and helping them to achieve their potential within their sport and life- Learn how to plan, deliver and review both short and long-term training programmes- Analyse sporting performance and develop your coaching techniques using a range of resources and information technology- Apply your learning from the course within organised placements- Learn the crucial skill of self-reflection to improve your coaching skills and employability


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Learn from experts

You’ll be taught by staff who have vast experience in sport coaching from grass roots through to international sport. Members of your teaching team currently deliver a wide variety of support services to coaches and athletes at all levels and across an extensive range of sports.


Centre for Sport Coaching research centre

All of your lecturers are engaged in our world renowned research Centre for Sport Coaching, based at Carnegie School of Sport. The centre focuses on three broad topics: - Effective and ethical sport coaching practice to improve participant and performer development experiences and outcomes- Coach learning, development, and education- Coaching policy and systemsThe centre’s research underpins the design, delivery and real world connectivity of your degree.


Hands-on experience

Invaluable placement opportunities will give you the chance to put your learning into practice. You could be coaching children from local schools or working on campus assisting our coaches, some of whom work with Olympic athletes. Or you could gain experience in the wider sports industry. We support placements at professional and local clubs in sports including:- Football- Netball- Rugby league and union- Hockey- Swimming- Tennis- Cricket


Additional qualifications to boost your career

In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to top up your experience with professionally recognised vocational qualifications such as Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding Children. Furthermore we offer support in attaining National Governing Body Sport coaching qualifications.


Why study the BSc Sport Coaching course at Leeds Beckett University?

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 16,840per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112 - 128

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    86th

  • Campus address

    City Campus, Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3HE, United Kingdom

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LBU is a global university, with alumni in 166 countries worldwide and a thriving Global Village network which welcomes and supports its students.
LBU is based in Leeds, at the heart of the UK. With over 70,000 students from across the world, Leeds is one of the UK’s most student-friendly cities.
Leeds Beckett celebrates the diversity international students bring and offers a range of scholarships to support all eligible students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sports Science

    34th out of 86 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    118 57%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    29th

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    49th

    14

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