Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport BSc (Hons)

This course is believed to be the Country’s first degree dedicated to producing experts in disability sport and fitness who can go on to follow careers helping and coaching people with disabilities who wish to engage in sport and physical activity.

The University has an excellent reputation for supporting youngsters and athletes at all levels in a range of disability sport. Significantly, a growing number of students continue to find employment during and post study. The vision to inspire, include and innovate at all levels in disability sport is being realised as partnerships with disability sports governing bodies, special needs schools and Universities from around the world continue to flourish. Additionally, there are several members of the staff and student body that have gained international recognition in numerous disciplines including blind football, deaf rugby and adapted rowing. The University is the home of the regional wheelchair basketball centre, the Worcester blind football team, the innovative dyspraxia club and the Worcester Snoezelen Centre.

Sports Coaching Science students can now specialise in a Sports Coaching Science & Disability Sport award and gain a further insight into the area of disability sport through theoretical and practical experience.

Mick Donovan, Head of the University’s Institute of Sport & Exercise Science, said: “Disability sport has been something that we, here at Worcester, have been committed to for several years. There is a clear focus on preparing our students for future employment and giving them the skills to respond to a diverse range of learners with wide ranging abilities and disabilities.

"What better time to be launching a new course in disability sport, than the year when the Paralympic Games come to Great Britain? It is anticipated that the Games will inspire large numbers of adults and children with a disability to want to get involved in sport and exercise and with that comes the need for more coaches, volunteers and teachers to work in the field.”

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Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport BSc Hons C694 SCSDS

It will also be possible to study this degree in combination with other courses. For the latest information, check the UCAS website at www.ucas.com

Study options

Single Honours

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01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

280 UCAS Tariff points including GCSE English language and Mathematics at Grade C or above
A Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure is required for this course

Modules

* These modules are highly recommended as they are a prerequisite for Effective Coaching.

Year 1
Sociocultural Issues in Sport
Principles of Sports Coaching*
Partnerships & Coaching in Sport *
Foundations of Sport (Psycho-Social)
Foundations of Sport (Physiology)
Foundation of Sports (Practical Kinesiology)

Year 2
Sport Nutrition
Non-Invasion or Invasion Sports
Performance Analysis of Disability Sport
Scientific Approaches to Sports Coaching
Effective Coaching
Research Methods

Year 3
Independent Study (taken over two semesters)
Independent Study (taken in one semester)
Applied Sport & Disability
Personal Growth & Team Building Through Outdoor Adventurous Activity
Training For Sport
Learning & Performance of Sports Skills
Sport & Disability
Sport Coaching & Development
Disability Sport Work-based Coaching Placement
Applied Performance Analysis of Disability Sport
Reflective Coaching

Assessment

Teaching methods for all modules include lectures, seminars, tutorials and a large element of practical, group and teamwork. We aim to provide a learning context that will explore the full potential of all participants and encourage excellence in both theory and practice.

The expertise of the staff includes sports coaching and teaching, match analysis, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports motivation and sports development. Students may have opportunities to take part in research projects.

Various assessment procedures are used including:

Scientific reports
Oral presentations
Essays
Coaching sessions
Exams
Marketing plans
Practical performance and coaching

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

The course provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers in sport development, sport coaching, physical education teaching, research, armed forces and public health, professional sport, health & fitness management. Students who have specialised in disability sport in the past have gone on to become: Sports and disability officers; Sport development officers for adults with disabilities; Special need coordinators; County council support officers for children with behavioural issues; Disability Sport Governing body coordinators and Self-employed sports disability consultants.