Applied Sports Coaching - MSc
Key information
Do you want to become a more effective coach, equipped with the latest evidence-based strategies to enhance athlete performance?
UL’s MSc in Applied Sports Coaching is an innovative two-year, part-time programme designed for coaches who want to elevate their expertise and apply cutting-edge coaching methodologies.
Delivered by leaders and pioneering researchers in sports coaching, join a department ranked in the QS Top 100 worldwide for delivering sport-related programmes. We are also a recognised partner of the International Council for Coaching Excellence, ensuring our course reflects global coaching standards.
Delivered flexibly, this programme layers online learning over your practical coaching, so that the lessons you learn can be applied to support the athletes you coach.
We are mindful that many students are working and coaching. Our approach on this programme ensures that you can balance your study with your existing commitments.
During this programme, you will
- Develop advanced coaching strategies by integrating cutting-edge research and case studies from leading practitioners.
- Enhance your coaching practice by working with a community of your peers. You will work together to reflect on your session plans, coaching behaviours and athlete development. On this course, your coaching is the curriculum.
- Develop your leadership, management, data analysis, and critical thinking.
- Conduct applied research to evaluate and improve your coaching effectiveness and contribute to the wider coaching community.