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Sports Coaching

Edinburgh Napier University

Venues

Sighthill Campus

Content

This Sports Coaching course will help you to become a modern professional coach with an understanding of how sports science principles apply to athletic performance and helps athletes reach their potential and indeed their goals.

There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. You'll gain the independent study habits, academic and employability skills and deliver volunteer coaching opportunities that will develop your knowledge and skills as and apply them into applied, real life, coaching situations.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBC including one from Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology at B plus Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BCCC including one from Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology at B plus Maths at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you require 3 Advanced Highers at BBC including Biology.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

C6R4

Course Length

4 years

Department

Sport and Exercise Science

SCQF Level

10