Cricket Coaching & Management BSc (Hons)

Cricket Coaching and Management is a creative and innovative course for cricket players, coaches or indeed anyone with an enthusiasm for cricket.

It develops an insight into cricket coaching, development and management through theoretical and practical experience. The course focuses on the work of the modern cricket coach/ development officer/ manager.

The work-based learning element of the programme, in collaboration with Worcestershire County Cricket Club, provides excellent opportunities for work experience and additional qualifications. These opportunities allow students to develop their own coaching practice and expand their knowledge of specific principles of training and performance analysis.

This degree has been developed to meet the needs of this important sector. It should be appreciated that cricket coaching and development needs to be planned for at a local, regional and national level, therefore the appropriate management skills must also be developed, particularly in the area of human resources and securing funds for projects. This area has grown in importance in relation to local/regional employment opportunities and international development work and aid projects. This can range from the governing bodies of sport ensuring that their sports are strengthened in new emerging markets, to charities using sport related projects to improve the quality of people’s lives. This course also equips the student with the vital skills to compete in this exciting area such as developing expertise in entrepreneurship, problem-solving and management.

Areas of study will include: Sport Science (Physiology, Psychology, Biomechanics); Principles of Coaching (Philosophy and styles); Skill Acquisition; Performance Analysis; Sports Marketing; Sports Business Management; Sports Development and Events Management.

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Cricket Coaching & Management BSc NX81 BSc/CCM

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Study options

Single Honours only (designated modules only plus a selection from other subjects).
The Institute has links with universities throughout Europe, Australasia and South-East Asia and students will have the opportunity to study for one semester abroad.

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

280 UCAS Tariff points including GCSE Mathematics and English Language at Grade C or above
A Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure may be required for some modules

Modules

Foundations of Sport
Foundations in Sport Management
Principles of Sport Coaching
Partnerships & Coaching
Research Methods
Scientific Approaches to Cricket
Performance Analysis in Cricket
Enhancing Cricket Performance
Effective Coaching
Cricket Work Placement
Independent Study - Cricket Focus
Reflective Coaching
International Sport Development
Sport Event Management
Sport Strategy in Action
Special Populations
Applied Performance Analysis

Assessment

A wide range of assessment methods are used, including reports, essays, oral presentations and coaching sessions.

Mick Donovan

Head of Institute of Sport & Exercise Science

“This creative course provides the students with the ideal opportunity to further develop their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the area of cricket coaching and management.”

Academic department

Institute of Sport & Exercise Science

"We are proud of our strong reputation for sporting excellence. Our mission is to enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of our students so they can continue to make a meaningful contribution to society at all levels.”
Mick Donovan, Head of Institute

Employability

This course would provide students with the practical skills, academic knowledge and coaching expertise that will ultimately enable them to gain employment as community cricket coaches, performance cricket coaches, or to start a career in the wider cricket industry. The degree provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers, including sports development and management, sports coaching, performance analysis, teaching, research, the armed forces and public services.