Applied Sports Coaching - MSc Programme content
Key information
Key Information
- Complete part-time over two years
- Blended delivery. Mostly online learning, with three on-campus days per semester
- Designed for working professionals., to connect with like-minded peers.
- Second year includes a research project tailored to your coaching practice and career goals
- Graduate with an MSc Applied Sports Coaching
You will learn through a blend of
- Workshops and case studies
- Reflective practice and supervised research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers through group work and assessments
Programme content - Year 1
Core module
- The Coaching Process and Practice (SS6121) will help you to critically evaluate your coaching practice and effectiveness while refining your own coaching philosophy.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Reflective Practice for Sports Coaches (SS6122) will support you in developing reflective practice as a tool for continuous coaching development.
- Performance Analysis in Coaching (SS6132) will develop your skills in data collection, evaluation, and communication, using performance insights to inform decision-making and athlete development.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core module
- Athlete & Coach Development (SS6143) will explore talent identification, athlete pathways, and coach education, helping you analyse models and develop strategies for growth.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Programme content - Year 2
Core modules
- Management & Leadership in Coaching (SS6131) will develop your leadership and management skills, focusing on culture, team dynamics, and performance planning.
- Research Project Development (SS6151) will equip you with the skills to design, justify, and apply research methods to enhance your coaching practice.
Exit Route: Graduate Diploma
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core module
- Research Project 1 Sports Coaching (SS6142) conduct a personal research project to investigate and develop a key aspect of your coaching.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core module
- Research Project 2 Sports Coaching (SS6133) will support you to continue your independent research, allowing you to complete a research project that contributes to your development.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
