Sport Coaching
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Entry requirements
- a 2:1 honours degree in a related area (2:2 honours degree considered where applicants can demonstrate extensive experience)
- at least three years' coaching experience
- RPL is accepted on this programme
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
- Pearson 58-64 (minimum 51 in each component for UKVI purposes)
Months of entry
September
Course content
- Study at LJMU, a University accredited to work with governing bodies of sport to deliver a UKCC Level 4 coaching programme
- Enjoy a combination of online blended and on-campus learning with guest lectures from industry specialists
- Enhance your practice through analysis and critical reflection
- Benefit from an industry-guided curriculum featuring practice-relevant content
The course offers coaches a range of exciting learning experiences which include; talks from expert external guest speakers in the field, access to ‘master-class’ workshops from highly experienced coaches, the opportunity to join our monthly coaching research seminar series, the possibility to gain voluntary experience at a local sports organisation and access to a range of other coaching related ‘CPD’ activities.
The programme has also been awarded the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) Level 4 by UK Coaching. As a result, it will improve your analytical, critical reflection and problem-solving skills as well as enabling you to effectively manage the coaching process. This will enable graduates of the programme to deliver the best available, athlete centred coaching environments for recreational, development and performance athletes.
Information for international students
Fees and funding
Please see the course page for more information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- courses@ljmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0151 231 5090