BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology and Coaching

  • Undergraduate
  • London
Last Updated: 13/07/2026View on Institutions website
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BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology and Coaching
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

3 years

Course Description

The Sport Psychology and Coaching BSc (Hons) degree offers a comprehensive introduction to the wide-ranging field of sports science, exploring its relevance to competitive, community, and participation levels of sport. This course is designed for students who wish to encourage, develop, and progress sporting performance and participation. You will explore how coaching and teaching involve varying skill sets across different sports and environments, gaining essential knowledge in areas such as sport psychology, human movement, exercise physiology, and the sociology of sport. The institution provides access to excellent facilities, including a sports hall the size of six badminton courts and extensively-equipped sports science labs. Teaching staff include professionals with coaching knowledge and qualifications up to international and world championship levels. The course is available for full-time study over three years, with part-time options also available. By combining theoretical study with practical application, you will develop the skills necessary to support athletes and individuals in achieving their health, fitness, and performance goals.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year for full-time study. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Course Structure

Applied Sports Science

15 Credits

Foundations of Sport Psychology

15 Credits

Foundations of Strength and Conditioning

15 Credits

Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Anatomy

15 Credits

Human Physiology

15 Credits

Introduction to Biomechanics

15 Credits

Principles of Effective Coaching

15 Credits

Professional and Core Skills

15 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates often progress into careers in sports coaching at various levels from elite to community, PE teaching and positions within sporting organisations where they can make full use of their sport psychology knowledge.

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/sport-psychology-and-coaching---bsc-hons/ on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.