Sports Performance and Coaching, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Are you eager to master the training of athletes and teams for optimal performance? Our BSc in Sport Performance and Coaching blends pioneering coaching research with practical implementation, preparing you for a rewarding career in sports coaching and education. You'll access specialised facilities for sport, research, and teaching, while developing employable skills through topics such as socio-pedagogical principles, talent identification, performance analysis techniques, strength and conditioning, and technology-enhanced coaching.At Essex, your education is enhanced by partnerships with national governing bodies like The Football Association, Volleyball England, Basketball England, and the Rugby Football Union. These connections offer real-world experience, coach education courses, and opportunities for accredited awards. You can also gain hands-on expertise through our on-campus Human Performance Unit. Many courses include optional modules for tailored learning; more details are available on the University of Essex website.

Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.