Our Level 4 Sport Coaching Course will give you the knowledge, skills, and experience to progress in your coaching career.
Why study with us
- The programme is flexible, with an option to attend in person or remotely to suit your lifestyle.
- You'll get the chance to explore areas of interest within the programme, and tailor your study to your area of work.
- Share ideas and connect with sports professionals, alumni, and guest speakers.
Course overview
This course builds on the knowledge gained at Level 3 coaching. It will help you progress toward higher coaching status.
You'll gain a solid understanding of sports coaching theories and practices. You'll build intellectual, professional, and managerial skills needed in modern sports coaching. You'll also build key skills needed for leaders in performance and development environments.
My time at UCLan was transformative for my coaching journey, marking one of the first instances where I was genuinely challenged.
Delivery: Blended
Study Mode: Part-time
Duration: 2 years
Campus: Preston
Start Date: September
Meet the team
Our team of academics includes leading researchers and experienced high-performance sport coaches. They current provide industry knowledge and other learning opportunities. The delivery of the course and mentoring is supported by national governing body leaders:
- Dave Elliot: Rugby Football League, Head of Education
- Sam Messam: Basketball England Performance Pathway Manager
Accreditations
After completing the course and submitting your portfolio, you'll be able to gain Level 4 Coach status with your national governing body.
This will on the basis that your portfolio meets the required elite coaching standards.
This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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