The Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Sports Science – Coaching, offered by the public British university University of Greater Manchester in collaboration with New York College in Greece, provides students with a comprehensive and internationally recognized education in Physical Education and Sports. With a core focus on coaching science, the program equips graduates with specialized knowledge and practical skills essential for advancing their careers in the sports industry. Additionally, students are exposed to key modules related to exercise for health and wellness, gaining valuable expertise in promoting physical well-being and fitness for both athletes and the wider public.
Students enrolled in this degree program acquire a solid foundation and advanced skills across a wide range of individual and team sports, underpinned by the academic rigor and tradition of British higher education. Delivered at New York College campuses in Athens and Thessaloniki—cities closely linked with the origins of fair play and the Olympic Ideal—the program combines theoretical instruction with practical training in Sports Science and Physical Education.
The hands-on component is delivered through partnerships with leading athletic organizations. In particular, students participate in supervised training sessions, experiential workshops, and competitive sports activities held at the facilities of the historic National Gymnastics Club (EGS), located just 300 meters from the College’s main entrance. Selected practical modules are also conducted at the state-of-the-art Olympic Sports Complex (O.A.K.A.), offering students access to elite sports environments that support high-quality education and holistic professional development.
A major strength of the Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Sports Science – Coaching lies in its distinguished faculty team, composed of experts recognized for their academic research in sport and with proven professional experience in Greece, the UK, and the United States. Students benefit from training in top-tier facilities such as the Olympic venues and the National Gymnastics Club, while also receiving instruction in personal training and individualized coaching. Furthermore, they may choose from a range of specializations covering diverse areas within the field of sport, thereby enhancing their employment prospects and positioning for success in the Sports Science and Coaching sectors.
Recognition & continuity of studies
The programme is recognised on the basis of the procedures provided for by the Autonomous Section for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) of the Ministry of Education and in accordance with the legislation in force.
Curriculum
Year 1
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Foundations of Sports Coaching
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Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
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Historical and Social Aspects of Sports
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Foundations of Biomechanics in Sport
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Academic Language and Skills 1
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Academic Language and Skills 2
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Kalisthenics (Gymnastics)
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Basketball
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Football
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Taekwondo
Year 2
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Academic Skills and Research Methods
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Introduction to Sports Physiology
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Introduction to Sports Psychology
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Sports Law - Organization and Management (Content of Sports)
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Sports Coaching I
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Introduction to Sports Nutrition
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Track and Field Ι
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Track and Field ΙΙ
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Swimming I
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Swimming II
Year 3
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Sports Biomechanics
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Sports Coaching II
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Research Methods in Sports
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Sports Physiology and Ergometry
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Work-based Learning
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Personal Training I
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Personal Training II
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Pangration
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Weight Lifting
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Sports Nutrition
Year 4
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Basketball
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Taekwondo
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Swimming
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Track and Field
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Exercise throughout the life cycle (Exercise, Health and Wellbeing, Mentor Practical Training, Sports for Children & Young People, Advanced Physical Activity & Health)
WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME
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Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching awarded by the University of Greater Manchester, a renowned state university of Britain.
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The University of Greater Manchester is ranked in the top 30 UK Universities (The Guardian’s Best University Guide 2023) and was recently ranked in the top 4 UK Universities as to the criterion «student satisfaction» (The Complete University Guide 2024).
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Courses are delivered by instructors with involvement in sports research and with experience in championships in Greece and abroad, including their participation in the Olympic Games and other international sport events.
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Graduates have a wide range of options for postgraduate studies, such as in Sports Organization and Management, Exercise and Health, Sports Nutrition etc
University of Greater Manchester
Among the 30 best and fastest developing Universities of the United Kingdom (Guardian 2024)
The public British university University of Greater Manchester (known until 2024 as the University of Bolton) has a long history and strong commitment to the provision of high-quality education. It was founded in 1824 as Bolton Mechanics’ Institute, one of the first educational institutions in Great Britain. The University of Greater Manchester has managed to stand out for the quality of its teaching. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ranks it first in North West England for teaching quality, the Complete University Guide 2024 ranks it first in student satisfaction, while the University held the 30th position according to the Guardian’s 2024 ranking list of British Universities. Recently, the BBC highlighted the UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER as a model for the Universities of Britain regarding its operating standards for student safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the British Minister of Education Michelle Donelan, from the podium of the House of Commons, referred to the “amazing work the University is doing.” New York College has a franchise agreement in accordance with the legislation of the Greek Ministry of Education, and the degree you will receive at the end of your studies is awarded by the University itself.