BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching at Edge Hill University was founded in 2006 and is delivered in English. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, your qualification will be nationally recognised.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Biological and sport sciences graduates from this provider, 91% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 59% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 91% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Introduction to Coaching PracticeCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduction to Coaching Practice engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Coach and Coaching Assistant professional standards. The module provides you with an introduction to key features of skill acquisition through sports coaching and the essential underpinnings needed to design practical coaching sessions. It will make you aware of the assumptions informing different practice designs, as well as develo
Assessment: 60% Practical 40% Coursework
- Introduction to Coaching Sports PerformanceCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduction to Coaching Sports Performance engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Coach, Coaching Assistant and Strength & Conditioning Trainer professional standards. The module provides you with foundation knowledge in anatomy and physiology, as well as biomechanics in relation to coaching sporting performance and physical activity. You will gain an understanding and insight into a range of scientific
Assessment: 50% Practical 50% Time Limited Assessment
- Introduction to Critical Thinking for Sports ResearchCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduction to Critical Thinking for Sports Research covers the conventions of studying in higher education. You will be expected to reflect upon your previous experiences of education while also thinking strategically about your future study and work in sport and physical activity. This will facilitate a new and more critical approach to thinking about and studying sport and physical activity. You will develop the ability to use academic literature, research, concepts and arguments to provide
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Introduction to Organisation and Administration of Sport and Physical ActivityCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduction to Organisation and Administration of Sport and Physical Activity engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Entry Manager, Working in the Community Environment and Working with Inactive People professional standards. The module equips you with an understanding of the policy process and the realities that emerge from it in sport and physical activity. You will be introduced to how sport is organ
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Introduction to Sport, Physical Activity and Healthy LifestylesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduction to Sport, Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Health Navigator, Working in the Community Environment and Working with Inactive People professional standards. The module outlines the complex relationships between sport, physical activity and health. Initial focus will be on developing your understanding of health-related behaviours and markers of he
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Time Limited Assessment
- Introduction to Sports CoachingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduction to Sports Coaching engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Coach, Coaching Assistant, Entry Manager, Health Navigator and Working with Inactive People professional standards. The module equips you with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of sports coaches in different contexts. You will apply basic sports coaching principles in developing your ability to plan, organise and deli
Assessment: 60% Practical 40% Coursework
Year 2 6 modules
- Facilitating Learning in CoachingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Facilitating Learning in Coaching engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Coach professional standard. The module provides you with an opportunity to apply your understanding of the pedagogical nature of learning for sports coaching (and associated philosophies) in real-life coaching settings. It will make you aware of the fundamental assumptions underpinning a selection of learning theories, values and b
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
- Managing Health Behaviour Change Through Sport and Physical ActivityCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Managing Health Behaviour Change Through Sport and Physical Activity engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Health Navigator, Working in the Community Environment, and Working with Inactive People professional standards. Introducing you to health promotion theory in sport and physical activity, the module considers the complex biological, social and environmental factors that influence and explain partic
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Performance Analysis and Assessment in CoachingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Performance Analysis and Assessment in Coaching engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Coach and Strength & Conditioning Trainer professional standards. The module provides you with an overview of the necessary theoretical and practical background knowledge needed to analyse and assess various components of athletic performance. You will be introduced to the assessment of skills, techniques and decision-
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Research MethodsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Research Methods provides the opportunity to develop the research skills necessary for producing a dissertation, progressing to postgraduate study, and preparing for many jobs in the sport and physical activity sector. You will develop skills in critically evaluating scientific literature, developing research questions, planning and designing meaningful and valid qualitative and quantitative research, and analysing data. Research ethics for human participants are also covered.
Assessment: 60% Coursework 40% Exam
- The Coaching ProcessCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The Coaching Process engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Coach and Working with Inactive People professional standards. The module considers the pedagogical complexity of coaching and how to apply this to your own practice with groups and individuals. You will explore a number of topics related to motivational coaching climates and team cohesion, including the strategic management of practice conditio
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Working with Diverse PopulationsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Working with Diverse Populations engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Coach, Coaching Assistant, Health Navigator, Working in the Community Environment, and Working with Inactive People professional standards. You will look at how sports organisations are managed and how practitioners effectively engage with the populations they seek to develop.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course focuses on preparing you to work as a sports coach by building your understanding of how athletes train, perform and develop. You'll usually start by learning the science foundations: anatomy and exercise physiology, sport psychology, and practical coaching skills across different sports. In Year 2, you'll move into more specialised areas, biomechanics, the physiology of training, and research methods, giving you the tools to assess and programme for athletes. By Year 3, you can deepen your expertise in areas such as strength & conditioning, sport psychology, nutrition, rehabilitation, coaching or PE teaching routes, whilst applying your knowledge through a placement with a team, client group or school, and completing a dissertation based on your own research.
Who it's for
This course suits those pursuing a career in sports coaching or related fields within sport and exercise science. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among recent entrants was 144–159 points. The programme combines theoretical knowledge with applied practice, preparing you for professional roles in coaching and sports development.
University & format
Edge Hill University is a public university located in Ormskirk. This BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching is a 3-year full-time degree taught in English. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your qualification is nationally recognised. Edge Hill holds Silver status for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships. Check its funding pages for details of what you may qualify for.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C610). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Edge Hill University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £24,000 | £21,000 – £28,000 | 85 |
| 3 years after | £20,500 | £16,500 – £25,000 | 490 |
| 5 years after | £26,000 | £21,000 – £31,000 | 510 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Sport & Exercise Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 915 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 18% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Sports and fitness occupationsSOC 2020 343 · 13% of published destinations · ASHE median £13,819
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 530; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Sport CoachAspire PeopleSport Science LeadBiolyz FlexCoBTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Sport - ExaminerPearsonEquine Vet: Independent Clinic for Leisure & Sport HorsesBritish Veterinary LGBT+Learning Mentor (PE/Sport)Prospero TeachingCasual Youth Worker: Sport, Community Growth & BelongingActive Herefordshire & WorcestershireIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
91% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £24,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 84.7% · in work or study 91% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edge Hill University
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Ormskirk
220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Edge Hill University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Edge Hill University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.
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