Sports Science with Coaching, BSc Hons at University of Greenwich

This degree is aimed at anyone interested in both science and sports coaching who wants to combine the two to improve performance.

BSc Hons Sports Science with Coaching gives you the skills to evaluate and enhance sporting performance on the field and in the lab.

As well as developing the skills and knowledge you need to start your career, you will put your new abilities into practice through work experience. You'll get the opportunity to undertake an internship in either coaching or sports science at Charlton Athletic Football Club.

This degree has enabled graduates to work in areas such as sports coaching, sports science support, sports development, and health education and promotion.

What you should know about this course

•  Relevant coaching qualifications and awards are included in the cost of your course
•  Placement and internship opportunities are available within professional sports clubs
•  We restrict practical class sizes to enhance your learning experience.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

We have a wide range of placement opportunities and these vary on an individual basis. They are across professional clubs and will range in length of placement from 3 months to the duration of your course which could be 3 years. You will gain experience in a professional working environment which will enhance your skills and employability. Placements will not be paid but they are invaluable for your learning and enable to build up your own contacts in the industry.

How long is my placement?

Students can undertake a summer placement for between 6 weeks to a maximum of 3 months which can be related to a credit rated course at level 6, or can be undertaken for work experience, acknowledged by a Certificate of Industrial Experience. Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.

What are the financial arrangements?

The Faculty expectation is that students are as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation. It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered
by the company or have been expected to work without pay to gain experience, each opportunity varies. Students on sandwich placements are required to pay a reduced fee to the University for their placement year.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

This degree has enabled graduates to work in areas such as football coaching, sports science support, sports development, and health education and promotion. You may become self-employed as, for example, a personal trainer or sports adviser or continue on to postgraduate programmes in areas such as teaching, physiotherapy or research. We pay for qualifications and awards throughout your course in your chosen sport as the opportunity arises, your course fees cover these additional qualifications and awards and add value in order to enhance your future career opportunities.

Are internships available?

During all three years of the degree, you will have the opportunity of a structured internship with Charlton Athletic FC in either coaching or sport science. Every 6-8 weeks we will release four new students for an internship. This is an example of one of the professional clubs we work with, other internships may also become available during your course.

Do you provide employability services?

We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. We have an Employer Partnerships Manager developing relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities. Other members of the team focus on helping students to develop their knowledge of job markets, production of effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understanding HR selection processes, preparing final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements. Visit our Employability & Careers Service pages.