Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway City
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons) (Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Coaching)
Course code	0125/0202

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+ or Duolingo English Test 90+ More Information

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Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching provides students (aspiring coaches) with advanced coaching techniques, styles, and education through a variety of sports (e.g. team, individual, outdoor pursuit), including inclusivity and disabilities. This multidisciplinary programme will ensure students learn effective coaching techniques and have a scientific understanding of anatomy, physiology, sport psychology, fundamentals of movement, talent development, and the ability to analyse and critique technique. All these skills will be learnt through a variety of different coaching environments.

The applied coaching placements proposed throughout the degree, are a unique feature of this course, they will provide students with an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally and provide novice coaches with exposure to applied coaching practice from the start of the course.

An additional unique benefit of the course is that students can complete a number of coaching accreditation courses from National Governing Bodies (NGB), such as the foundation level for GAA through the GAA, ‘Kick Start 1’ through the FAI, Female students will be encouraged to join ‘Women’s Student Coaching Academy’. Students from this programme will be eligible to apply for Masters in Physical Education (PE) for teaching at post-primary level, as well as a range of other sports related Masters.

A coach’s role is the help athletes, players, and individuals reach their training potential, through fitness, skills, tactics, and psychological readiness. Sport coaches also are known for their ability to mentor, guide, advice, and support their athletes not only within sport but skills for life. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn, broaden, and progress these skills from theory to practice throughout this degree.

Career opportunities

Potential Jobs (nationally and internationally):

Professional Coach
Sports Coaches in Clubs
Sports Development Officer
Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer
Athlete Support Officer
Health Promotion Specialist
Physical Activity Development Manager Researcher
Coaching Development Officer
Performance Analyst
Lecturer in Higher Education
Self-employment (as a consultant, contractor or entrepreneur)
GP Referral Exercise Consultant
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Teacher
Ability to continue education (examples below)
MSc Physical Education (PME)
MSc Strength and Conditioning
MSc Sport Nutrition
Sectors

National Governing bodies, for example:
FAI
Athletics Ireland
Irish Institute of Sport
Technology companies (Vicon, Hawkeye)
Professional Sports Teams and Leagues
Professional Rugby teams
Paralympics authorities
Sport Partnerships
Government agencies (e.g. HSE)
Local authorities (county councils)
Academic appointments
Private health and fitness clubs, spas and public sports and recreation facilities
Rehabilitation Clinics
Sports Management
Sport Marketing Agencies
Sporting Arenas and Stadiums