BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Physical Education, a sport and exercise sciences degree centred on coaching practice, physical education delivery, and child development within school and sports environments. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. Teaching for the course is split between the Edgbaston campus in Birmingham and Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr, providing access to sports teaching and learning facilities. The first year covers core foundations through Principles of Performance Analysis, Introduction to Physical Education and School Sport, Children’s Development: Physical, Emotional, Health, and Wellbeing, Introduction to Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise, and Becoming a Practitioner in Sport and Exercise. The second year builds on this with Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching and Physical Education, Sport, Physical Activity, and Health in Practice, Applied Pedagogy in Sports Coaching and Physical Education, and Research Skills and Data Analysis. The final year involves advanced study through High Performance Sports Coaching, Independent Research Project, and Psychology of Talent Identification and Development in Sport.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory occupational health check, an enhanced DBS check and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority prior to enrolling on this course. If you have any queries please refer to DBS Frequently Asked Questions or contact admissions@bcu.ac.uk . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades BBC (or equivalent) Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education at A Level or Level 3 equivalent, at grade C or above Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education T Level: Merit overall Accepted subjects: Science Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Science OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health Diploma - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Biology, Sport, Applied Science or
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Performance Analysis
- Introduction to Physical Education and School Sport
- Children’s Development: Physical, Emotional, Health, and Wellbeing
- Introduction to Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise
- Becoming a Practitioner in Sport and Exercise
- Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching and Physical Education
- Sport, Physical Activity, and Health in Practice
- Applied Pedagogy in Sports Coaching and Physical Education
- Research Skills and Data Analysis
- High Performance Sports Coaching
- Independent Research Project
- Psychology of Talent Identification and Development in Sport
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £30,000. The £26,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Birmingham City University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Birmingham City University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Birmingham City University accredited?
Yes. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
How many students continue on BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Birmingham City University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.