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BSc Sport Science, Physical Education And Coaching
About this course
Sport science, physical education, and coaching is a degree that brings together the scientific study of sport and exercise with the professional disciplines of teaching physical education and delivering effective coaching. Sport science examines the physiological, psychological, and biomechanical foundations of human physical performance, developing the knowledge base that underpins both competitive sport and health-promoting physical activity. Physical education applies this knowledge in educational settings, developing the skills to teach movement, sport, and healthy lifestyles to young people. Coaching translates it into the practical facilitation of athletic development across performance levels and age groups. At Bangor University, this three-year programme develops your expertise across all three strands. You will study exercise physiology, sport psychology, biomechanics, and the principles of training and conditioning alongside the theory and practice of physical education teaching and a range of coaching approaches relevant to different sports and contexts. The combination prepares you for careers that span sport, education, and health promotion. The programme includes a foundation year, providing additional preparation for students entering from non-standard backgrounds, and runs over three years in total. It also includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and a work placement, giving you substantial professional and international experience in sport, educational, and community settings. Graduates pursue careers in physical education teaching, sports coaching, strength and conditioning, sports development, health and fitness, community sport, and performance analysis. Those who wish to teach in schools will typically complete a postgraduate teacher training qualification. Others build careers in high-performance sport, youth development, health promotion, and sports administration. Postgraduate study in sport and exercise science, coaching, or physical education is a natural route for those who wish to develop their expertise further.
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