Our 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. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.

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Elite Athlete Bursary

Do you have a dual career and attending Edinburgh Napier and representing your sport at international level? This includes full, student and Under 19 representation. If so, you may be eligible for an annually reviewed bursary of £1000 per year for four years.

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Throughout this course, you will be taught how to measure and assess athletic performance and ability.

The second and third year sees you building on an introduction to the principles of coaching and how to apply these principles in practice.

Your fourth year will see you gaining advanced skills to enhance coaching opportunities.

Work placement

There is an opportunity to do work placements on this course.

Placement and Study Abroad opportunities are subject to UK and Scottish Government health and travel advice.

Study abroad

Study abroad may be possible. Example institutions include:

German Sport University Cologne

Deakin University, Australia

San Diego State University

San Jose State University

Victoria University, Australia

Facilities

This course is taught in person at our Sighthill campus.

Popular modules

Anatomy & Physiology in Sport & Exercise Science

Application of Science to Sport & Exercise

Exercise Training for Sports Performance

Foundations of Sport & Exercise Science

Sport Exercise & Wellbeing

Skill Acquisition: Motor Learning and Control

Current Issues in Sporting Performance

Introduction to Biomechanics

Sport & Health Nutrition

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology

Principles of Coaching

Assessment and Conditioning for Performance

Performance Psychology

Scientific Review and Statistics

Intermediate Biomechanics

Practical Coaching and Development

Analysis of Sports Performance

Performance Development and Expertise

Honours Project Proposal

Honours Project

Scientific Analysis of Human Movement

Physiology for the developing athlete

Disclaimer

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Full information is available in our disclaimer.

English language

International students

Admissions policies

What are the entry requirements for Sports Coaching?

Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Depending on the nature of your placement, a satisfactory Disclosure Check may be required.

Can you go straight into second year of university?

Advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3 of this course is possible for students with suitable qualifications. See the individual year tabs for more information.

Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process?

If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the undergraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above.

Minimum Year 1

Scottish Higher

Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths).

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths).

You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies

BCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology.

Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades DMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

Minimum grades DM (Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

A Level grade C

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Psychology) at minimum grade 5.

4 points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies).

T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.

Minimum Year 2

Scottish Advanced Higher

BBC to include Biology

BBB to include Biology

Pass HNC in a related subject* with grade B in the graded unit.

*Fitness, Health and Exercise, Sport & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Coaching with Development of Sport.

Minimum Year 3

Pass in a related subject* with grade B in all SCQF level 8 Graded Units.

*Sports Coaching with Development of Sport, Coaching and Developing Sport, Sports Coaching and Development, Sports & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Sciences.

In addition, you must pass one of the below units from each section:

One of the following:

Mechanics for Health and Fitness Professional (DW64 35)

Sports Mechanics (FX9L 35) (DD2T 35)

Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport (J2AP 34)

AND (one of the following):

Psychology of Sports Performance (FX9V 35)

Psychology of Sports Coaching (FW61 34)

Psychology of Sport and Exercise (J422 34)

Applied Psychology in Sport and Exercise Performance (J429 35)

If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply.

This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English. Check our country pages to find out if this applies to you.

If you do not currently meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer a number of pre-sessional English language courses which could help you achieve the required level.

We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.

Entry requirements by country

Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:

BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery

MSc Nursing courses

All Graduate Apprenticeship courses

See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study.

Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.

Undergraduate admissions policies

Postgraduate admissions policies

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students.

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Postgraduate student fees and funding information

International student fees and funding information

Tuition fees

Students from

Scotland

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland

Overseas and EU

Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study.

Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and may increase from one year to the next. For more information on this and other tuition fee matters, please see our Fees and Funding links above.

If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.

Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.

Careers & employability

What can you do with a degree in Sports Coaching?

A BSc in Sports Coaching at Edinburgh Napier University opens various career opportunities in the sports industry, education, health and fitness sectors, research, and more.

This multidisciplinary and professional degree not only sets you up for a successful career in industry, but you’ll also be well-placed for postgraduate study in a variety of disciplines which could include applied sport science, clinical exercise science/physiology, physiotherapy, health and social care, or research. You could also pursue further specialisations in areas like sports psychology or strength and conditioning.

Graduates will also gain many highly desirable transferable (meta) skills, including teamwork, leadership, communication, program implementation, and data analysis, which are valued by employers within any sector.

What does a Sports Coach do?

A sports coach plays a critical role in the development and performance of athletes and teams. Their responsibilities can be extensive and vary depending on the level of competition and the specific sport. This multifaceted role combines teaching, mentoring, strategy, and management to help athletes and teams achieve their full potential.

Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include:

Scouting and recruiting

Mentorship

Motivation and team building

Safety and risk management

Scheduling, compliance, and budgeting

What does a Sports Performance Analyst do?

A Sports Performance Analyst optimises the performance of athletes and teams by using data and technology to provide insights and recommendations. They combine their expertise in sports science, data analysis, and technology to provide valuable insights that help athletes and teams maximize their performance.

Data collection and analysis

Performance improvement recommendations

Data-driven decisions and reporting

Monitoring and evaluation

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