Sports Coaching and Physical Education
About this course
FdSc in Sport and Exercise Science, combining coaching practice with physical education. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Human Behaviour. An 80-hour vocational placement is a core module, with opportunities to work with local schools, community sports clubs and professional organisations. Additional professional qualifications including first aid and coaching awards can be gained alongside the degree.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 48
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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: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 65%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Scientific Foundations of Sports Coaching & Physical Education
- Introduction to Sports Coaching
- Teaching Primary Physical Education
- Investigative Skills
- Introduction to Motor Learning & Skill Acquisition
- Principles of Inclusive Sports Coaching & Physical Education
- Application of Scientific Principles in Sports Coaching & Physical Education
- Pedagogy & Practice in Sports Coaching & Physical Education
- Vocational Placement
- Applied Investigative Skills
- Physical Activity, Health & Exercise
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Sports Coaching and Physical Education at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on Sports Coaching and Physical Education at University of Worcester?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Sports Coaching and Physical Education at University of Worcester?
The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Sports Coaching and Physical Education at University of Worcester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.