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Why Study Sports Coaching and Development ?

Changing lifestyles and demographic trends have meant dramatic changes for the leisure industry.

Graduates of the Sports Coaching and Development degree will be prepared for management positions in the sports industry, combining advanced practical team and individual coaching skills with sports psychology and sociology, leadership and business studies.

A course leaflet can be downloaded from the right of this page.

About The Course

These courses will enable students to present employers with three vital requirements for employment within the leisure industry - a recognised academic qualification, work experience and industry recognised awards (including a first aid certificate and NGB coaching awards).

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BA/BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development

Study In Ayr: SAC S01 N872 Y BA/SCD

Length Of Course

The general degree takes 3 years, the honours degree takes 4 years of full-time study. The course can also be studied part-time.

Validating University

The BA/BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development degree is awarded by the University of Glasgow.

Minimum Entry Requirements

3 Highers (BCC) or 2 A-Levels (CC).

Many subjects are appropriate as previous study. Applicants with Access courses are also encouraged to apply.

These courses are truly vocational with particular emphasis on physical activities. Certain modules involve a level of pre-skill and performance competence from students. Outdoor pursuits modules include practical sessions in hill walking, kayaking and climbing, which require a level of fitness, stamina and physical endurance. These modules are core for the Outdoor Pursuits and Activity Tourism courses. Please contact the College for further advice on your suitability.

Progression Routes

Those with a HND in Sport and Recreation Management or similar are encouraged to apply for entry into year 3 of the degree course.

Course Content

Further information is available in SAC's undergraduate prospectus and in our course leaflet, which can be downloaded from this page. Please contact us for further information.

Theory and Practice develops an understanding of coaching and leadership theory and application.

Legal issues in relation to coaching are examined as are the different approaches to coaching and leadership.

As part of this course, students are given the opportunity to gain NGB coaching awards.

Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete one of these courses at SAC will have the right knowledge, skills and training to find rewarding jobs in an exciting growth area with excellent prospects of promotion and career development.

Although the courses have been designed with an emphasis on the sport and recreation sectors, the core of transferable and managerial skills will ensure that other opportunities will be available to you beyond the leisure industry.

Recent examples of career destinations include: sports development, leisure centre management, teaching (after PGDE training), health and fitness management, and outdoor pursuits management.

Course Contacts

Ayr Course Contact

Dr David Hume
Education Programme Leader
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC, Riverside Campus, University Avenue,
Ayr
KA8 0SX
TelWork 01292 886188
Fax 01292 886199

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Ayr Campus General Contact

Mrs Jill Thomson
Student Recruitment Officer
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC Ayr, Riverside Campus, University Avenue,
Ayr
KA8 0SX
TelWork 01292 886196

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Student Experiences

"I really like the level of practical learning in my course. I have compared my timetable and activities with those of friends studying in China and at other UK institutions, and their programmes seem much less exciting because they are so classroom based.

SAC's classroom learning is made more relevant through off-campus visits and I have visited many businesses in the sport, leisure and tourism industries."