BA (Hons) PE and Sports Coaching

Designed for students who want to develop expertise in both physical education and sports coaching, this BA (Hons) programme at the University of Chichester suits those uncertain whether to pursue teaching, coaching, or a broader sport-related career. Covering foundations of learning and teaching, coaching theory, games-based pedagogy, outdoor and adventurous activities, and research-informed practice, the course builds transferable professional skills including leadership, communication, and performance analysis. Annual work placements complement academic study, and graduates can progress into PGCE or school-centred initial teacher training routes.

Delivered full-time over three years on the Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester, the course is classroom-based and taught by physical education and sports coaching specialists in small group settings. The University is a Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) education partner, and holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted for primary and secondary teacher education. It ranked sixth in the UK for teaching quality and fifth for academic support in Teacher Training in the 2025 National Student Survey.