Sheffield Hallam University
Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
Sheffield Hallam University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) at Sheffield Hallam University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
45 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25500 £25000 £30500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £27000 £21500 - £26000 £24000 - £32000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26506 £24514 £28116
25-75 percentile range £24888 - £29177 £18792 - £27897 £20130 - £32846

Course Description

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

Course summary

  • Align your learning to your career aspirations in the world of sport coaching
  • Apply your practical skills and knowledge to real-life situations
  • Learn from expert researchers and coaches across a variety of disciplines
  • Strengthen your practice by studying coach education, employment and development
  • Unlock your potential to coach in a range of sport and physical activity environments

Explore the principles of sport coaching practice and the scientific foundations that underpin them. You will delve into the complexities of working with diverse individuals and groups – encompassing a wide range of coaching experiences.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

This course provides ample opportunities for specialisation – from community and children’s coaching to elite performance. You will learn through teaching, working and doing – developing the skills and knowledge you need for a variety of careers while aligning your learning to your career aspirations.

You are taught by experts who are active in coaching, research and consultation with industry. You benefit from their expertise, connections, and networking opportunities with leading sports organisations.

You learn through:

  • Lectures, seminars and workshops
  • Practical activities in both simulated and in-situ environments
  • Placements
  • Work-based learning experiences
  • A virtual learning environment (VLE)
  • Independent study

Key themes

On this course, you will develop the skills to prepare you for a range of potential careers in sport coaching, whether in performance or participation-focused roles. You will learn the behaviours expected and needed for working in schools, sport governing bodies, and professional or commercial sport and physical activity settings

Learn how to coach children, adolescents, adults – or all three. Gain the knowledge you need to coach a range of participants, evaluating their progress and adapting your coaching to achieve their goals.

  • Apply your knowledge and understanding of coaching theories and concepts across different contexts and populations
  • Demonstrate professional inter and intra-personal skills that enable your independent effective delivery
  • Articulate a personal and professional philosophy to be an effective practitioner
  • Interact with a range of audiences using appropriate forms of communication
  • Engage and collaborate with the industry through alumni and professional networks, challenging and championing best practice

The course offers theoretical, philosophical, and practical foundations for sport coaching, covering topics like innovative coaching practice, coach-athlete relationships, physical literacy, and more.

Course support

The course is designed to help you demonstrate your learning outcomes – with authentic assessment activities relating to real-world scenarios, your specific goals and your skills development. Throughout your studies, various individuals will support your learning and target setting – guiding you towards resources for academic, professional and personal development.

These support roles include:

  • Course and Module Leaders
  • Your Academic Adviser
  • Your Student Support Adviser
  • Your Employability Adviser
  • Central services like counselling, Library and IT

Work placements

There’s a mandatory short placement at the end of your second year. Over a minimum of 120 hours, you will be learning while you work.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement (25 weeks minimum) or multiple placements between your second and final years.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) at Sheffield Hallam University

77% Protective service occupations
6% Skilled trades occupations
3% Business and public service associate professionals
2% Administrative occupations
2% Elementary occupations
1% Media Professionals
1% Teaching Professionals
1% Sales occupations
1% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
1% Artistic, literary and media occupations

Grading & Study Time

**Coursework, Practical**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

From at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications one of which must be in Physical Education, Sport Studies or a Science subject (such as Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology). We do not accept General Studies. For example: BBC at A Level including relevant subject(s), DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject(s), Merit overall from a Health or Science T level qualification, or a combination of qualifications including relevant subject(s) which may include AS levels or EPQ.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Access to HE Diploma

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

IELTS (Academic) 6

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sport Coaching, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £15860 year 1
International £15860 year 1
EU £16655 year 1
International £16655 year 1

Additional fee information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

Our tuition fees for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Sheffield Hallam University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Sheffield Hallam University in related subject specific rankings.

Sports Science

    • #37 
    • #49 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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About Sheffield Hallam University

Founded in 1969, Sheffield Hallam University is located in the city of Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Sheffield is the UK's fifth largest urban centre, 60% of which consists of vibrant green spaces such as city parks, gardens and countryside. SHU prides itself on the important position it occupies in Sheffield as a pillar of the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure. This is reflected in the fact that almost half of this university’s enrolled students are from low-income backgrounds.

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