Master of Science Sports Coaching

The programme is carefully aligned to employer needs and aims to provide the knowledge, skills and experience to pursue a successful career in the area of sports coaching or coach development. The programme aims to: develop a systematic and critical understanding of current theory, research and debates at the forefront of Sports Coaching; develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of research methodologies and practical techniques used in the field of Sports Coaching; and foster a self-directed approach to learning. It encourages students to apply their developing theoretical knowledge and skillset to their own coaching practice, as they will be expected to be coaching alongside their studies to facilitate the application of theory to practice in an active learning environment.