MSc Sport Coaching

at Liverpool John Moores University

• Coaching as a Social Process

This module uses theoretical concepts to explore areas such as coach philosophy and relationships between coaches, athletes and fellow staff. Students will apply concepts to their own sport coaching role. credits
 

• Sport Coaching and Pedagogy Practice

This module provides a theoretical basis for understanding how learning occurs. It also enables you to use theoretical understandings to analyse and develop learning environments to help you flourish. credits
 

• Coach Education and Development

This module critically explores coach education and coach development. Underpinned by learning theory, the module enables you to develop yourself and others as coaches through work-related learning in a sport coaching placement. The placement can be in your own context or at one of LJMU’s sporting partners. You will use research skills to enhance and evaluate learning from your work experience. credits
 

• Advanced Training Programme

This module aims to deepen understanding of contemporary scientific theories, principles and methods and their application in the physical development of athletes. You will explore physical training methods and schedules that help individuals achieve their sporting aims. credits
 

• Psychology for Sport Coaching

This module enables you to critically evaluate and integrate current contemporary sport psychology research and best practice into your coaching. The module examines current sport psychology literature and develops a coherent understanding of issues associated with emotion, motivation, peak performance and motor skill development. credits
 

• Talent Development and Performance Analysis

This transdisciplinary module examines talent development systems, processes and models. You will use contemporary research to critically consider how talent and performance can be developed across the participant lifespan. credits
 

• Independent Study

This module aims to develop and extend your knowledge and practical experience of the research process. You will utilise advanced research methods within a sport coaching context and develop a research project in a journal style. credits

You will need:

• 2:1 honours degree in a related area (2:2 honours degree considered where applicants can demonstrate extensive experience)

• at least three years’ coaching experience 
   

Additional information:

• RPL is accepted on this programme

• IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

• Pearson PTE Academic 64 (minimum 59 in each component for UKVI purposes)

Tuition fees
 

• Home (full-time, per year):£7,250
• International (full-time, per year):£16,600

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
 

This programme enables you to work in a variety of environments with a range of athletes. It is ideally suited to anyone keen to develop a career in roles such as: Physical Educator, Assistant Coach, Coach, Head Coach, Director of Coaching, Coach Educator, Coach Developer and Policy Maker. You could also pursue a career as a coaching researcher, in teaching or lecturing. It also provides progression routes to PhD study and other industry research roles.