Sport Coaching

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.