School: School of Sport and Health Sciences. This Bachelor of Science (with Honours) program is designed to equip students with the practical skills, insight, and sport science knowledge to guide and develop athletes and teams to reach their full potential. Learning with a team of professional coaches in extensive specialist facilities, students gain hands-on experience and develop coaching skills in different sports, settings, and scenarios both on placement and through coaching children and peers. The course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). At the end of year 1, students have the option to specialize and graduate with an award of: Sport Coaching with Development BSc(Hons), Sport Coaching with Performance BSc(Hons), or Sport Coaching with Youth Sport and PE BSc(Hons). The University of Brighton is a career-focused university with links to over 1,800 businesses. It boasts high-tech facilities for an interactive learning experience and is located in a friendly seaside city on England's southeast coast.

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles in the sport and health sector. Career options include: Professional Coach (in government body programmes, professional clubs), Sports Development Officer (in community, national, or international programs), PE Teacher (requires further PGCE/QTS for state schools), Performance Analyst, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sports Nutritionist, Sport Psychologist (often requiring postgraduate study), Personal Trainer/Life Coach, Outdoor Activities/Education Manager, Sports Administrator, Youth Worker, Fitness Centre Manager, and roles within health promotion, exercise consultancy, or rehabilitation. The program's strong links to over 1,800 businesses and two guaranteed placement opportunities provide invaluable professional experience. Graduates have worked with organisations such as Arsenal Football Club, British Cycling, Freedom Leisure, and Hayters Sport Agency.

The University of Brighton is a career-focused university with strong links to over 1,800 businesses, providing excellent opportunities for placements and future employment. It offers high-tech facilities for an interactive learning experience, including recently invested £16 million in sports infrastructure, with extensive on-site sport and lab facilities. The university is located in a friendly seaside city on England's southeast coast, offering a vibrant student experience. The Sport Coaching program is endorsed by CIMSPA and is highly ranked (8th in the UK for sport science courses – Guardian University Guide 2025), emphasizing practical, hands-on experience and the option to specialize in different coaching areas.