The Sport Coaching (With Year Abroad) BSc (Hons) at the University of Northumbria Newcastle is designed for aspiring professionals eager to make a significant impact through sport. If you are passionate about developing individuals and teams to reach their full potential, this degree offers a specialised pathway into coaching, teaching, and sports education. You will gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills that go beyond general sports degrees, focusing on areas like long-term athlete development, coaching science, and social issues in sport. This program prepares you to inspire diverse groups, from elite athletes to community members, leveraging the transformative power of sport.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over four years, including an integral year abroad, providing a rich and immersive learning experience. You will engage with core modules such as Introduction to Sports Coaching, Research Design and Analysis, and Advanced Coaching Practice, alongside optional units allowing you to tailor your studies. Throughout your degree, you will develop practical coaching skills and professional practice, culminating in a significant undergraduate project. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in sports development, performance coaching, and education, equipped with the expertise and global perspective gained from their international experience.