BSc Sports Coaching and Performance Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance Science, a sports science degree examining the physiological, psychological, and biomechanical factors influencing athlete development and coaching practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Social & Cultural Analysis. This four-year course includes a compulsory foundation year designed to build academic and scientific competencies before progressing to degree-level study. The first year introduces foundational scientific concepts through modules such as Human Physiology and Nutrition, Principles of Anatomy and Biomechanics, Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology, and Conducting Science in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation. The second year advances practical and theoretical knowledge via Introduction to Strength and Conditioning, Social Psychology of Sport, Health and Exercise, Introduction to Performance Analysis, and Research Methods. The final year focuses on independent study and professional readiness with modules including Dissertation (Sciences), Socio-cultural Implications of Surveillance Technologies in Sports Coaching, Professional Practice in Coaching and Performance, and Sports Psychology for Coaches.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and health assessment may be required for certain modules/placements. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 405 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 53%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 7%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Group Challenge (Sciences)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Introduction to Biological Sciences 1
- Introduction to Sport, Health and Exercise Science
- Foundation Maths Skills
- Foundation Mathematics 1
- Foundation Mathematics A
- Human Physiology and Nutrition
- Principles of Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology
- Conducting Science in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
- Introduction to Coaching Pedagogy
- Introduction to Community Coaching
- Introduction to Strength and Conditioning
- Social Psychology of Sport, Health and Exercise
- Applied Issues in Strength and Conditioning
- Contemporary Issues in Coaching Pedagogy
- Introduction to Performance Analysis
- Research Methods
- Dissertation (Sciences)
- Socio-cultural Implications of Surveillance Technologies in Sports Coaching
- Professional Practice in Coaching and Performance
- Sports Psychology for Coaches
- Long-term Athlete Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Coaching and Performance Science at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sports Coaching and Performance Science at University of Hull do next?
89% 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 Performance Science at University of Hull?
93% 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 Performance Science at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Coaching and Performance Science at University of Hull?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.