These unique masters, which is largely delivered online, has been designed to develop research-informed sport coaches.

MSc Sport Coaching provides knowledge from the forefront of coaching research. The course is ideal for aspiring and established coaches looking to develop their practice.

• Study on this MSc Sport Coaching which is informed by the latest research and best practice in sport coaching from LJMU’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
• Benefit from the flexibility of both online and face-to-face teaching, through a blended timetable of online pre-prepared lessons, online live sessions and face-to-face workshops on campus
• Continue working as a coach in your own context, alongside studying the course
• Excellent vocational opportunities for work-related learning in your own coaching context or through one of LJMU’s sporting partners
• Includes personalised assignments so you can apply knowledge to your own coaching practice on topics including: sport psychology, pedagogy, training programmes, performance analysis and talent development
• Learn with a cohort of high-performing coaches and network of LJMU staff, alumni and contacts across the world of sport

This programme enables you to work in a variety of environments with a range of athletes. It is ideally suited to anyone keen to develop a career in roles such as: Physical Educator, Assistant Coach, Coach, Head Coach, Director of Coaching, Coach Educator, Coach Developer and Policy Maker. You could also pursue a career as a coaching researcher, in teaching or lecturing. It also provides progression routes to PhD study and other industry research roles.