The BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development at the University of Bedfordshire is designed for aspiring professionals eager to drive positive change through sport and physical activity. You will explore contemporary sports sector strategies and government frameworks, understanding how sport can deliver sustainable health, wellbeing, social justice, and community development outcomes. This degree is ideal for those passionate about enhancing coaching skills to engage diverse populations and who wish to understand and apply core theoretical knowledge, management practices, and leadership qualities to achieve successful sport development goals.
Studied full-time on campus over three years, this undergraduate programme offers a blend of practical and academic study. You will develop enhanced coaching skills, learn to lead innovation within the sector, and gain experience through modules like 'Sport, Physical Activity and Social Inclusion' and 'Sport and Development: Working in Communities'. In your final year, you will prepare for and undertake a dissertation, honing your research and critical evaluation abilities. You will graduate with the subject expertise, employable skills, and personal competencies needed for a successful career in sports coaching and development.