Sport Coaching and Development Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This course will challenge your perceptions, ideas and understanding of sport coaching and development. You’ll journey into the world of sport, exploring the key theories around the subject and developing the practical skills to put them into action.

Our sport coaching and development programme has been designed to build your knowledge in a broad range of areas, from coaching practice and techniques, to sport history, sociology and sport development.

Study at Manchester Met and you’ll be supported throughout your degree by an experienced team of academics, with access to subject experts and practitioners who work within the coaching and sport development sectors. You’ll learn in world-class facilities, including Platt Lane Sports Complex and our £26m Institute of Sport building.

With our extensive network of national and regional sports organisations, you will also have the opportunity to learn in an applied setting through securing work placements within and outside the UK, helping to lay the foundations for your future career.

This course is also available with a foundation year.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

* World-class sports degrees: Ranked 45th in the world for sport related subjects (QS 2026), your degree carries the strength of a globally respected academic reputation.


* Taught by leading researchers: We are 6th in the UK for the power of our research in sport (REF 2021), and the course is shaped by our research activities, ensuring that what you learn is informed and inspired by the latest developments in the field.

* Placement opportunities: You can spend your third-year on a work placement in a sport or health-related organisation, giving you a taste of professional life and boosting your employment prospects on graduation.

* Professional study environment: Our £26m Institute of Sport harnesses expertise from across the world of sport, and we continue to invest into our Platt Lane Sports Complex and Sugden Sports Centre sites.

* Industry links: We have close connections with a range of national governing bodies and sporting organisations, ensuring that your qualification is informed by, and directly relevant to, industry.

* Develop new skills: Take advantage of the opportunity to gain nationally-recognised coaching qualifications.