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BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology and Coaching

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

The Sport Psychology and Coaching BSc (Hons) degree offers a comprehensive introduction to the wide-ranging field of sports science, exploring its relevance to competitive, community, and participation levels of sport. T…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

The Sport Psychology and Coaching BSc (Hons) degree offers a comprehensive introduction to the wide-ranging field of sports science, exploring its relevance to competitive, community, and participation levels of sport. This course is designed for students who wish to encourage, develop, and progress sporting performance and participation. You will explore how coaching and teaching involve varying skill sets across different sports and environments, gaining essential knowledge in areas such as sport psychology, human movement, exercise physiology, and the sociology of sport. The institution provides access to excellent facilities, including a sports hall the size of six badminton courts and extensively-equipped sports science labs. Teaching staff include professionals with coaching knowledge and qualifications up to international and world championship levels. The course is available for full-time study over three years, with part-time options also available. By combining theoretical study with practical application, you will develop the skills necessary to support athletes and individuals in achieving their health, fitness, and performance goals.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Applied Sports Science15 Credits
Foundations of Sport Psychology15 Credits
Foundations of Strength and Conditioning15 Credits
Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Anatomy15 Credits
Human Physiology15 Credits
Introduction to Biomechanics15 Credits
Principles of Effective Coaching15 Credits
Professional and Core Skills15 Credits

Year 2

Advanced Delivery of Coaching Practice15 Credits
Environmental Exercise Physiology15 Credits
Exercise Physiology15 Credits
Sociology of Effective Coaching and Teaching15 Credits
Sport Psychology: Controlling Individual Performance and Exercise15 Credits
Sport Psychology: Group Dynamics and Human Interaction15 Credits
Sports Science Research Methods15 Credits
Biomechanics of Human Movement15 Credits
Empowering London: Working within the Community15 Credits

Year 3

Coaching Pedagogy and Practical Application15 Credits
Personal Development for Coaching and Teaching15 Credits
Sport Psychology and the Elite Athlete15 Credits
Sport Psychology: Practical Application in the Real World15 Credits
Sports Science and Therapy Dissertation30 Credits
Business Developments in Sport15 Credits
Clinical Exercise Physiology15 Credits
Empowering London: Working within the Community15 Credits
Human Movement Analysis15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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