Sports Development and Coaching Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sports Development and Coaching Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sports development and coaching needs more well-qualified graduates who truly understand the challenges and fast-moving nature of the field. This Sports Development and Coaching degree covers everything from grassroots initiatives to training elite sportspeople on the world stage.
You'll learn about physiology, sociology, psychology and biomechanics. At the same time, your studies give you an in-depth understanding of sport coaching, social policy, sport development and the social issues in sport and exercise. Learning sport coaching and sport development ...
Sports development and coaching needs more well-qualified graduates who truly understand the challenges and fast-moving nature of the field. This Sports Development and Coaching degree covers everything from grassroots initiatives to training elite sportspeople on the world stage.
You'll learn about physiology, sociology, psychology and biomechanics. At the same time, your studies give you an in-depth understanding of sport coaching, social policy, sport development and the social issues in sport and exercise. Learning sport coaching and sport development together is very helpful, as the two often overlap in the workplace.
A very practical degree
You'll get lots of practical experience such as work placements and internships (paid where possible). This helps you to put theory into practice, and prepare for national governing body or industry qualifications.
All of which looks good on your CV when it comes to employment after graduation.
A licensed partner of UK Coaching
We are a licensed partner of UK Coaching, a recognised stamp of quality coaching across all sports around the UK. This means you can get an additional certification alongside your degree, and gain CIMPSA CPD points while you study.
If you're interested in teaching, this degree meets the requirements for entry onto PGDE or PGCE courses.
Two-year foundation in Sport and Exercise
This course is flexible, and part of a portfolio of five courses covering different specialisms in sport.
For the first two years, everyone takes Sport and Exercise as a foundation. Then you specialise in years three and four.
Abertay is Scotland's TOP University for overall student satisfaction in Sport and Exercise (NSS 2023).
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A68-E67
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths, Sport Science and Active Leisure Industry Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
T Level
in Core Component. Health Healthcare Science Science
HNC (BTEC)
Entry into Year 2 with HNC (BTEC) Sport
HND (BTEC)
Entry into Year 3 with HND (BTEC) Sport
Scottish HNC
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit C Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit C Next Gen Physical Activity & Health - P Professional Golf - Graded Unit C Sports Coaching & Development - Graded Unit C Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Applied Science - Graded Unit C Soft Tissue Therapy - Graded Unit C Sport & Hospitality Management - Graded Unit C Sport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit C Sport Therapy - Graded Unit C
Scottish HND
Entry into Year 3 with an HND in one of the following:- Applied Sport Science - Graded Unit C Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Units CC Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit C Football, Coaching & Development - Graded Units CC Next Gen Physical Activity & Health - P Professional Golf - Graded Unit C Sports Coaching & Development - Graded Unit C Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Sport & Hospitality Management - Graded Units CC Sport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit C Sport Therapy - Graded Unit C Entry into Year 1 with a HND in one of the following:- Applied Science - Graded Unit C Applied Biological Science - Graded Unit C Industrial Biotechnology - Graded Unit C
Scottish Higher
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Maths or Applications of Maths at Grade C
Scottish Advanced Higher
Entry into Year 2 to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4 To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Maths or Analysis & Approaches at S5 or H4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Sport Sport and Exercise Sciences Entry into Year 2 with D*DD Sport or Sport & Exercise Sciences
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £16,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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