Sport Development and Coaching BA (Hons)

**Kick start your sporting career. Gain practical coaching experience. Develop cutting edge knowledge. Be inspired and inspire others. Make a difference through sport.****Why Study With Us?**Sport is a powerful tool to change lives. Sport development and coaching is about working with individuals, communities and organisations, to increase participation in sport and develop athletes. There is a national need for qualified sport development professionals. This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to drive forward sport and physical activity initiatives. From the very start of your degree course, you will be doing this for real. You will work with other students, schools and sports clubs to develop your professional coaching skills. Our campus offers superb sports facilities to support your studies and for recreational and competitive use. More than this, our Campus is a friendly community where you can flourish. You are an individual to us. We value your uniqueness. Throughout your degree course, you will be mentored and supported by a Personal Tutor. These people who will support you through life’s challenges. You will also benefit from our Student experience Representatives. These are students who make sure that your voice is heard. You will leave your degree programme with the skills and professional qualifications to make your mark in the competitive sports industry. You will gain real coaching experiences that will give you an edge at interview and in the workplace. Our graduates have gone onto successful careers including; Primary Specialist PE Teacher, Club Development Officer for Hockey Wales, Club Support Manager for England Athletics and as a Disability Sport Coordinator.Here's a quote from graduate James Preston: "I would like to express my thanks and appreciation for all the hard work you have all collectively put in to help me attain my first class honours degree. I considered numerous opportunities for postgraduate study but the knowledge and skills I have developed have led me to pursue a career in teaching via PGCE."