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Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
BSc (Hons)
Key facts
UCAS code
C606
Start dates
September 2021 / September 2022
Course length
Full time: 3 years
Part time: up to 6 years
UCAS Tariff Points
104
Overview
This degree is suitable for people with an interest in sports and physical activity, whether you aspire to work:
- with sports professionals
- in schools
- improving the health and fitness of the general public.
Our lecturers will teach you the latest coaching methods, using knowledge from their research projects and experience as professional athletes, coaches and international level team managers. You will join a friendly, supportive and close-knit academic and student community to help and advise you during this exciting and challenging course.
You will have opportunities to:
- use problem-based-learning to put theories to the test in the lab or on the sports pitch
- gain industry experience from a variety of work placements
- get valuable career advice, guidance and contacts through an industry mentoring scheme
- achieve REPs accredited professional qualifications
How to apply
Wherever possible we make our conditional offers using the UCAS Tariff. The combination of A-level grades listed here would be just one way of achieving the UCAS Tariff points for this course.
Standard offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 104
A Level: BCC
IB Points: 29
BTEC: DMM
Contextual offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 88
A Level: CCD
IB Points: 27
BTEC: MMM
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
GCSE: Grade 4 (C) in English. For English, Level 2 Functional Skills is accepted as an alternative to the GCSE.
Ability to demonstrate an interest and commitment to sport.
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Pathways courses for international and EU students
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this degree, or if you would like more preparation before you start, you can take an international foundation course. Once you enrol, you will have a guaranteed pathway to this degree if you pass your foundation course with the required grades.
If you only need to meet the language requirements, you can take our pre-sessional English course. You will develop key language and study skills for academic success and you will not need to take an external language test to progress to your degree.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Credit transfer
Many of our courses consider applications for entry with credit for prior learning. Each application is individually assessed by our credit entry tutors.
If you would like more information about whether or not you may be eligible for the award of credit, for example from an HND, partly-completed degree or foundation degree, please contact our Admissions team.
We operate the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All undergraduate single modules are equivalent to 7.5 ECTS credits and double modules to 15 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.
Application process
Full time Home / EU applicants
Apply through UCASPart time Home / EU applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityInternational applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityFull time applicants can also apply through UCAS
Tuition fees
Please see the fees note
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
2020 / 21
Home/EU full time
£9,250
Home/EU part time
£1,155 per single module
International full time
£13,900
2021 / 22
Home (UK) full time
£9,250 (subject to confirmation, November 2020)
Home (UK) part time
£1,155 per single module (subject to confirmation, Nov 20)
International / EU full time
£14,300
Please note tuition fees for Home/EU students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning home and EU students at the maximum permitted level.
Financial support and scholarships
For general sources of financial support, see our Fees and funding pages.
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course, if any, are detailed below.
Learning and assessment
You will study a range of modules that focus on the key aspects of sport, coaching and physical education.
In Year 1 you will start developing the critical skills you need to become an expert academic practitioner.
In Year 2 you will have greater opportunities for choice and specialisation. Your ability to compare, contrast, reflect and relate concepts will be evaluated.
In your final year you will demonstrate your ability to work independently with a focus on research-oriented work.
Study modules
Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from that shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
Learning and teaching
You will gain both knowledge and practical skills. This includes the use of innovative technology in sport, coaching and physical education.
You will be supported to develop a level of self development and independence. The skills you develop will be transferable into a number of careers.
We have a good range of well-equipped and modern facilities. You will be taught safe and effective ways to carry out investigations under the supervision of staff.
Teaching methods include:
- group lectures
- seminars
- workshops
- tutorial sessions
- Lectures and seminars
- Placement
- Other learning activities (including group work, research, conferences etc.)
Year 1
- Lectures and seminars - 21%
- Placement - 0%
- Other learning activities (including group work, research, conferences etc.) - 79%
Year 2
- Lectures and seminars - 18%
- Placement - 10%
- Other learning activities (including group work, research, conferences etc.) - 72%
Year 3
- Lectures and seminars - 16%
- Placement - 10%
- Other learning activities (including group work, research, conferences etc.) - 74%
Learning and teaching percentages are indicative. There may be slight year-on-year variations.
Assessment
Assessment methods used on this course
In Year 1 you will sit a written exam worth 6% of your grade. The other 94% of your grade will come from coursework.
Years 2 and 3 are assessed 100% on coursework.
Assessment methods include:
- portfolios
- group and individual presentations
- practical assessments of coaching and teaching ability
You will learn by:
- course handbooks
- module handbooks
- virtual learning environments
- classroom-based activities
- Written exams
- Coursework
- Practical exams
Year 1
- Written exams - 6%
- Coursework - 84%
- Practical exams - 10%
Year 2
- Written exams - 0%
- Coursework - 85%
- Practical exams - 15%
Year 3
- Written exams - 0%
- Coursework - 85%
- Practical exams - 15%
Assessment method percentages are indicative. There may be slight year-on-year variations.
Study Abroad
You may be able to go on a European or international study exchange while you are at Brookes. Most exchanges take place in the second year. Although we will help as much as we can with your plans, ultimately you are responsible for organising and funding this study abroad.
After you graduate
Career prospects
This course will give you the skills and knowledge required to enter a variety of professions. These include sports coaching, physical education and sports development within local authorities, national governing bodies, sports clubs and private organisations.
Students are encouraged to attend sport-related careers fairs in London and the Midlands.
Popular choices for our graduates include becoming sports coaches, teachers and professionals in the sports sector. Many of our students apply to become fully qualified teachers by gaining a place on a PGCE and our placement opportunities help students build towards readiness for further study.
Other careers also include sports development, management, and marketing. Some students secure coaching and sports science related posts in elite and professional sport. Furthermore, our students are increasingly successful in securing non-sports specific graduate jobs due to the nature of the transferable skills gained whilst studying at Brookes.
Further study
Many of our graduates continue their studies with a PGCE or another course at master’s level. The course is designed to have a clear pathway into Sports Coaching and Physical Education. The leadership, problem-solving and communication skills developed throughout are an ideal grounding for this and many other professions.
Similarly a number of students choose to go on to postgraduate study in coaching science, sports journalism, research, medicine, sport science, sports management, physiotherapy and health promotion.
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"Danny is a Senior Lecturer and teaches the coaching and practice to theory strand of the degree."
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