MSc Advanced Sport Coaching Practice

• Post Graduate Certificate
  Candidates that successfully complete their 4 study modules over a single year will receive the Post Graduate Certificate.
• Post Graduate Diploma/UKCC Level 4
  Candidates that successfully complete their 8 study modules over two years will receive the Post Graduate Diploma and will be recognised as a UKCC Level 4 coach. 
• BJA Level 5
  Candidates that take the option to do a further year (3 years in total) to complete the Master’s degree will be recognised as a BJA Level 5 coach upon successful completion of 8 study modules and the submission of a dissertation. 

Academic
This course has been designed to continue specialist studies at master’s level for students who already possess a degree in any subject. Prospective candidates may also have an appropriate combination of other subject specific qualifications and/or relevant practical experience.

Sporting

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be a current member of the British Judo Association
• Hold a minimum British Judo Association 1^st Dan Grade or above
• Normally you will be required to hold a UKCC Level 3 Award in Coaching Performance Judo
• A minimum of 3 years’ of experience coaching at performance level
• Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing)

The course leader will interview applicants with non-standard qualifications.

Coaches from other countries and different combat and other sports are welcome to apply.

This programme is based on planning an annual programme which focuses on the holistic approach to training the whole player. Candidates will work through the following core modules over a three-year period as part of this course:

Year 1

1. Developing Professional Practice
2. Psychology of Performance Coaching
3. Applied Biomechanics and Performance Analysis
4. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Conditioning

Year 2

1. Advanced Professional Practice
2. Advanced Psychology of Performance Coaching
3. Advanced Biomechanics and Match Analysis
4. Advanced Physiology, Nutrition and Conditioning

Year 3

1. Research Methods
2. Research Projects

• Post Graduate Diploma – £4,140 (£2,070 each year for two years)
• Masters Degree – £6,210 (£2070 each year for three years)

In addition to attending a UKCC Level 3 Judo Coach learning programme, completing the assessment and completing portfolio tasks, all candidates will require having the following in place before receiving their BJA Level in Coaching Judo Licence:

• Full current British Judo Association Membership
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (formerly CRB)
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

*Completion of the course will qualify you to be a coach, but you will not be licensed or insured until the DBS, First Aid and Safeguarding certificates are completed. Once the candidate receives their award, they will be required to attend three revalidation events in every six year period.

The MSc Advanced Sport Coaching Practice is delivered by Sheffield Hallam University.