BSc (Hons) Sport Science, Physical Education and Coaching

Geraint Thomas, Gareth Bale and Sam Warburton were all coached by the same great PE teacher. If you find such coaching excellence as inspiring as we do, then this degree is for you. Youll develop critical thinking and applied vocational skills and adopt evidence-based practice, cultivating your skills in a supportive environment. Taught by experts who currently contribute to national educational policy and coaching knowledge the degree covers contemporary teaching approaches within education and coaching.
This course is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to develop their skills in teaching or coaching. To become an effective Physical Education teacher or coach, it is becoming more important to have a good grasp of an athlete or student's holistic development, e.g. via sports psychology, physiology, biomechanics, and strength and conditioning to support pedagogy. This course will provide you the knowledge and know-how to excel in this field and the practical skill set to excel as a coach and/or a PE teacher.
The staff involved in delivering the course have a wealth of experience working in physical education and coaching. There is a real emphasis on supporting you to take ownership for your personal professional development and practical skill base. These independent skills will remain with you for life, helping you realise your individual goals. Youll also be supported to gain teaching and/or coaching experience as well as National Governing Body qualifications. North Wales offers a stunning natural environment for your studies, and our department, which was established in 1978, is proud to call itself one of the original and longest serving Sport and Exercise Science providers in the world.
Placement Year and International Experience Year Available

Careers
This degree will equip you with the necessary knowledge and professional competencies to support your progression onto relevant postgraduate courses (e.g., Postgraduate Certificate in Education) in order to successfully pursue careers within the disciplines of sports science, physical education and coaching (e.g., Physical Education Teacher, Performance or Development Coach).
Youll also be well prepared to work within other areas of sport (e.g., Applied Physiologist / Psychologist), health (e.g., physiotherapy or sports therapy, after postgraduate training), exercise (e.g., exercise trainer), or research (e.g., progress to PhD / Research Fellow careers). You may also utilise the transferable skills this degree will provide you with to pursue careers in the armed forces, emergency services, or in business.

Offers are tariff based, 104 - 144 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:

A Levels (General Studies and Key Skills not accepted)
BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDD
Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDD
Sports Leaders UK: Higher Sports Leadership qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted
Access: pass required
Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications
T-Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis
Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas.

We also welcome applications from mature learners.

International Candidates: International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements).

IELTS - 6.0 (5.5), TOEFL iBT - 75 overall , (L-17, R-18, S-20, W-18)