BA (Hons) Sports Coaching with Community Health and Physical Activity
Our links with industry partners will enable you to seek volunteering and work opportunities in local sports and related organisations. With our application focused courses and teaching we can give you increased knowledge of the exciting career that awaits you beyond graduation.
This means not only will you have access to first-hand accounts from those working while you study, you’ll also create helpful networks for your job search through our partnerships. As a Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme delivery site you will experience a vibrant and applied sports setting to enhance your employability skills.
We work with some incredible partners like the National Sports Centre at Bisham Abbey which is home to several governing bodies in sport, Leap (County Sports Partnership), Reading Women’s Football Club, Wycombe Wanderers and Reading Rockets Basketball, to name just a few.
We also have a lively student sport community for you to join while you are here with our Students' Union. Get involved in free societies, trips, social events, sports competitions and guest visits. We are also only 45 minutes from London so perfect if you are planning to commute from home.
By studying this course at BNU, you’ll have the opportunity to spend time in our state-of-the-art Human Performance Laboratory. You’ll also be supported in gaining externally recognised coaching qualifications in a variety of sports as well as work experience within local schools, colleges, and sports clubs subject to a successful DBS check.
Campus Information
High Wycombe Campus
At our High Wycombe Campus you’ll be in the heart of the action. As our main campus, it is home to a range of state-of-the-art facilities, such as personal Art & Design workspaces, Aviation Simulator, Gym and Film and TV Studios.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Many of our graduates go on to have careers in sports coaching leadership either on the talent pathway or in community provision. They contribute greatly to society using the skills they gained on this course.
Our degree will help prepare you for a range of career possibilities, such as:
Sports coaching
Community sports leadership
Sports entrepreneurship
Sports Administration and Logistics
Sports development and strategy
Sports Club Management
You can also choose to study for a postgraduate course. In addition, our programme is structured in such a way that you will gain core skills that are transferable to a wide range of different teaching careers, giving you the confidence to succeed in whatever career you pursue.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
We require successful completion of a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 with an overall average of 65% or above.
Mathematics entry requirements
Students need the equivalent of GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
English language requirements
Students are not required to provide an English Certificate if they achieve a score of 65% or above on the English Language subject of their a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12.
A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 80 - 104
A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required and a typical offer also requires GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
IELTS Academic / IELTS for UKVI
6.0 (5.5)
Pearson Test of English
50 (42)
TOEFL iBT
72 overall
17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, 18 in Reading
- Course Code: C610
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
45450 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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