Bachelor of Sport Coaching BSpC

at University of Canterbury

• Learn through a blend of practice and theory covering all aspects of sports coaching.

• Focus your degree on sports of your choice, from individual sports to team sports and professional athletes.

• Option to study a minor from Sport Coaching or subjects across Arts, Commerce, Health Science, Science, and Youth and Community Leadership.

• Get involved in the community through coaching in schools, teams, or in sports-related organisations throughout study.

• This degree also provides a recognised pathway for entry to teaching qualifications, in particular physical education and health teaching at secondary level.
   

  The BSpC is made up of a total of 360 points:

   

• 135 points of compulsory courses

• at least 120 points towards a major

• the remaining points can be from Sport Coaching courses or other degrees.

• A minimum of 225 points must be from courses above 100-level, with at least 90 points at 300-level.

  The degree takes 3 years of full-time study, or can be studied part-time for up to 6 years.
   

  Majors and minors
   

  BSpC students have the option of completing either:

• a major

• a major and a minor

• two majors (a double major).

• Each major has specific course requirements, but all consist of a minimum 120 points, with at least 45 points at 200-level and at least 60 points at 300-level.

  A minor consists of a minimum of 75 points, including at least 45 points above 100-level, in a single subject chosen from Sport Coaching, Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Science, or Youth and Community Leadership degrees.
   

  Compulsory courses

  Year 1
   

• SPCO101 Introduction to Sport Coaching

• SPCO102 Theoretical Foundations of Coaching and Teaching

• SPCO104 Anatomy and Physiology

• SPCO105 Social History of Sport and Physical Education

• SPCO110 Practicum 1
   

• Year 2

• SPCO201 Learner-Centred Teaching and Coaching OR (300 level) SPCO302 Athlete-Centred Coaching for Individual Sport

• SPCO208 Sport and Culture in New Zealand

• SPCO209 Exercise Physiology
   

• Year 3

• SPCO320 Internship
   

• Major subjects

   

• Performance Analysis

• Physical Education

• Sport Science

• Sports Leadership and Management

• Strength and Conditioning with Nutrition

English language requirements for undergraduate qualifications
 

If you want to study towards a Bachelor Degree (excluding teaching degrees), Certificate of Proficiency, Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma, or Graduate Certificate or Diploma you must have one of the following:
 

This is an indicative fee - total tuition fee will be dependent on your course selection (banded)    $30,725

• Put your skills into practice with a 120-hour internship in your final year.

• Gain skills in communication, management, leadership, teamwork, motivation, and psychology.

• Graduates are working as strength and conditioning coaches, community sports coordinators, performance analysts, sports scientists, managers, and more.