Apply now for the Bachelor of Science in Coaching & Sport Administration. This programme is a UCJ approved degree that offers a wide range of possibilities. This comprehensive program focuses on creating a wealth of knowledge with the application of theory, principles and practices in Coaching and Sport Administration. It is offered both part-time and full-time. Graduates will acquire industry knowledge with relevant practical exposure and the requisite technical skills to pursue careers in leadership in the field of Coaching & Sport Administration.
The programme aims to:
- Promote a broad understanding of the Science of Coaching and sports administration
- Develop skills in coaching to coach in various sports disciplines
- Develop leadership in coaching and administration for the sport industry
The objectives of the programme are to:
- prepare coaches and sport administrators with the knowledge and skills to understand the importance of sport to the well-being of individuals
- provide coaches with effective strategies and techniques to coach various sporting disciplines
- prepare coaches and sport administrators with the knowledge and skills to carry out administrative management functions in the field of sport.
- demonstrate the proficiency and application of coaching and administrative management skills relevant to the sport industry
- synergize scientific and evidence-based strategies for coaching
- develop research skills in planning and implementing coaching programs
- develop skills in evaluating athletic programs and recommend strategies for improvement
- prepare coaches and administrators with the knowledge and skills to exercise professionalism in the execution of their roles as coaches and sport administrators
Admission requirements
Five (5) CSEC subjects at the General Proficiency level or equivalent inclusive of:
– English Language
– Mathematics
– Physical Education
– Business related subject
– Other
Graduates from the Bachelor’s in the Science of Coaching and Sport Administration should be able to:
- Integrate sport administration theory and practice into the sport industry
- Display an awareness of how sports operate as businesses to thoroughly execute given assignment.
- Coach various sport disciplines
- Exhibit leadership in sport coaching and administration for the sport industry
- Analyse, interpret, and utilize scientific and evidence-based strategies to coaching
- Conduct research relevant to the sports industry
- Exercise professionalism in the execution of their role as coaches and sport administrators
- Evaluate sport organizations from a legal and risk management perspective
- Apply communication skills relevant to a variety of contexts such as marketing, public relations, and business management
Possible Career options
- Coach
- Corporate Trainer
- Wellness Coordinator
- Wellness Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Umpires, referees, and other sports officials
- Sport Manager
Employability skills
- Values and Respects Relationship
- Effective Communicator
- Good listener
- Ethically and morally sound
- Commitment and passion
- Resilient and motivating
- Critical thinker
- Visionary
- Teamwork
- Organizing and planning
- Problem solving
- Professionalism
- Initiative
- Respect diversity
Apply Now for the Bachelor of Science in Coaching & Sport Administration