This course starts in September 2025. This course will run for two years.
You will need to complete a formal application via UCAS and attend an informal interview to ensure that the course meets your needs and interests.
You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to either sports development, physical activity promotion, physical education, sports coaching and leadership or the health industry and be committed to your own personal development as well as demonstrating some experience of working in these sectors in an appropriate capacity.
You must have completed a relevant Level 5 qualification with an achievement average of at least 50% and be able to demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as part of small groups in both practical and academic settings.
As your programme will involve you working with vulnerable individuals (e.g. children and adults), you will be required to undertake a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Sports Coaching, Physical Education and Health BA Hons.
Subject to validation by Leeds Trinity University
Our flexible learning pathway combines in-person and online methods, perfect for adults balancing work and study. Career paths include PE Teacher, Public Health Officer, Sports Coach, and Health/Sport Business Owner. Gain practical experience, engage in group work, and study independently. Our hybrid-flexible modality empowers you to control your learning journey. Shape your future in the sports and health sectors.
Course highlights:
Year 1:
Year 2:
Assessment will be varied and devised by teachers to best meet the needs of students and the course with most units assessed via coursework. Coursework assessments could take any form but are likely to include website page design and content, podcasts, essays, reports, presentations, timed assessments, practical observations and for some modules you will get the opportunity to decide your own assessment method (negotiated).
You will need notetaking materials, paper, pens and folders. Students will require suitable practical kit (including suitable indoor and outdoor footwear) as well as a whistle and clipboard for assessment activities. Students will require access to a computer and an internet connection at home would be an advantage. Students are advised to bring laptops, tablets or smart devices to support learning that takes place in lessons. Students will be required to purchase branded kit for practical, community coaching and teaching work.
SciTech Digital Innovation Centre
Falcon Street
Barnsley
S70 2EY
The skills developed through the course are transferable into a range of employment scenarios and students will be given support in aiding smooth progression into employment. The degree also nicely-places students who wish to progress onto further and higher study at MA/MSc level or PGCE qualifications in an appropriate area.
This course costs £2,995 per year.
We offer a service to any student who has a diagnosis of anything persistent or long-term which might interfere with how they study and manage their day-to-day academic engagement. The service is flexible and shaped around the needs of each individual; it might be consistent support or intermittent support.
For further information please visit the Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) web page for more information.
As a Higher Education student living in England you may be eligible for the non-means tested Tuition Fee Loan from the Government and a Maintenance Loan.
Students with children or dependant adults may qualify for a Childcare Grant or Adult Dependants’ Grant. Students can apply for these at the same time as applying for a Maintenance Loan.
Remember: Eligible students will not have to pay tuition fees in advance and can apply for the Maintenance Loan before they start the course.
Visit the Student Finance page on the Government website for further details and to apply.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.