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This course prepares you for a range of employment opportunities available in the exciting and rewarding field of sports coaching and athlete development.
Course option
Year of entry
Location
CU Scarborough (Scarborough)
Study mode
Full-time
Duration
4 years sandwich
3 year - Degree
2 year - HND
1 year - HNC
UCAS codes
N089 / N090 / N099
Start date
September 2025
November 2025
January 2026
March 2026
May 2026
June 2026
An engaging, industry-aligned and values-led course, the Sport Performance and Coaching BSc (Hons) aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience required to progress successfully into employment in the sports and exercise industry, or onto postgraduate study.
The course has been designed to be broad in scope and is therefore both interdisciplinary and inter-professional. The curriculum aims to enable you to acquire a robust understanding of professional, applied practice in the sport coaching and sport performance sectors.
The concept underpinning the course is the building of academic and professional skills for professional practice.
We regularly review our course content to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
The teaching approach for this module was designed to be highly engaging and enjoyable by Prof. Shane, who made sure no one was left behind in any way, both academically and on a general basis. He emphasised the value of coaching in all spheres. As an international student, the experience was beyond what I had anticipated. Seeing such a positive, encouraging and supportive environment for one’s success inspired me to work harder.
Arnav Srivastava, Year One international student from India, Sports Performance and Coaching BSc (Hons), quoted 2023
This course is available as a full-time three year or optional four-year sandwich course, the latter incorporating a work placement or study year in a related field2.
Our teaching methods are varied, offering a number of teaching styles, so in addition to lectures, we also utilise a blended learning approach, including online aspects, workshops and group work. Additional support is available via email and our online learning platform, which is currently Aula.
Progression through the modules develops knowledge and skills, including communication (written and oral), study skills, research methods, project management, presentation and career development. We will also encourage you to consider your employability and/or entrepreneurial development.
Unlike traditional institutions, there are no end-of-year exams. Instead, learning is assessed through coursework and phase tests, which is more reflective of our learning model.
As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.
Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.
Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You'll be digging deeper into topics, review what you've learnt and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you'll spend more time in independent study.
As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.
The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade.
Assessment methods vary and may include, practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, laboratory experiments, tutorial tasks and assessments.
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Completing a Sport Performance and Coaching degree at CU Scarborough is a transformative experience that opens doors to a world of opportunities. This course goes beyond theory, immersing you in practical, hands-on learning that enhances your skills and knowledge. You'll work closely with experienced academic and industry professionals, gaining invaluable insights and mentorship. The dynamic curriculum equips you with the expertise to optimise athletic performance, inspire teamwork, and lead with confidence. Additionally, CU Scarborough provides a supportive and vibrant community where you can forge lifelong connections with like-minded individuals. As you graduate, you'll possess a competitive edge, ready to excel in various sports-related careers and make a positive impact in the ever-evolving field of sports.
Mathew Butterworth, Head of Academic Studies, 2023
Typical entry requirements:
Student | Full-time | Part-time |
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UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | 2025/26 fees TBC* 2024/25 fees-£7,950 per year |
Not available |
EU | 2025/26 fees TBC 2024/25 fees - as UK per year with EU Support Bursary** 2025/26 fees TBC* 2024/25 fees -£18,300 per year without EU Support Bursary** |
Not available |
International | 2025/26 fees TBC* 2024/25 fees -£18,300 per year |
Not available |
If you choose to study this course with a professional placement2 or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee3 of £1,250 to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see the University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.
For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.
We offer a range of international scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.
The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.
Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.
Our purpose-built campus building is arranged around an open central atrium and includes:
The campus is conveniently located next door to Scarborough’s Sports Village, with its Olympic legacy swimming pool, sports hall, fitness suite, all weather pitches and the new Scarborough Athletic Club football ground.
It's also just a 10-minute walk from the East Yorkshire seafront. North Bay is Scarborough’s Blue Flag beach, meaning it is one of the best in Europe for cleanliness both on the sand and in the water, for facilities and safety.
Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.
This course is designed to prepare students to pursue a career in high-performance sport as an analyst, sport performance or strength and conditioning coach, sports coach, or one of the many other professional roles aligned to sport performance and coaching.
The flexible and interdisciplinary nature of this degree will enable you to take your career in a number of direction, and work with athletes of all skill levels to facilitate not only their physical, but also their social, emotional and psychological development.
You could also choose to progress your expertise with a master’s programme in a related discipline, such as nutrition, sports coaching, or strength and conditioning.