BSc Sports Coaching
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, an undergraduate sports coaching degree centred on the scientific and practical principles of athletic performance. Core topics include Statistics. Students can take an optional year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundational principles through Anatomy & Physiology in Sport & Exercise Science, Application of Science to Sport & Exercise, and Exercise Training for Sports Performance. The second year examines current issues, biomechanics, nutrition, and coaching principles via modules such as Current Issues in Sporting Performance, Introduction to Biomechanics, Sport & Health Nutrition, and Principles of Coaching. The third year progresses to assessment, psychology, and practical coaching through Assessment and Conditioning for Performance, Performance Psychology, Scientific Review and Statistics, and Practical Coaching and Development. The final year focuses on advanced analysis and independent research through Analysis of Sports Performance, Physiology for the developing athlete, Honours Project Proposal, and Honours Project.
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Entry requirements
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). A level: 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 Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. IB: 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: Grade M 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. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 69%
- Learning opportunities: 63%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 87%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 45%
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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Coaching at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sports Coaching at Edinburgh Napier University?
69% 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 at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sports Coaching at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Coaching at Edinburgh Napier University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.