Overview

At the Elite Coaching Practice course from The University of Lancashire You’ll build a strong understanding of key sports coaching theories and practices. You’ll also gain essential skills for success as a coach or leader in performance and athlete development.

Key facts

You can choose to focus on areas that suit your career goals. You can focus on maximising elite athletes potential in competition. Alternatively, you can focus on supporting performers at any stage of their development.

Degree emphasises critical thinking, reflection, and analysis through both theory and hands-on practice. This allows you to develop as a coach and leader.

What you'll do

Explore contemporary coaching and performance topics, including coaching philosophy, performance coaching, and coach development.

Focus on the topics you're interested in, including within your assessments. This allows you to align your degree with your career goals.

Develop your own professional skills, as you explore the latest research and engage in reflective practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Reflective Practitioner

Leadership: Culture and Change

Independent Project

Coach Education and Development

Performance Enhancement

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

• UK students can apply all year round.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 58 other Masters in Coaching in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.2 (Hons) degree or accepted equivalent in a sports coaching or related disciplines (e.g. sport science). Other graduates who can demonstrate a commitment to the study of sport or who have significant experience in a related sport industry will also be considered for entry

Applicants where English is not the first language need to demonstrate their ability in the English Language

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19250 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time UK: £1,100 per 20 credits

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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