The degree programme for the Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons), that is awarded by the UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON with specialization in Sports Science and Coaching, is offered entirely at New York College in Greece and provides the students with a solid knowledge background in the Science of Sports according to international academic standards, i.e. the graduates of the programme are adequately qualified to pursue a career in the field of Coaching.
In particular, the students of the programme acquire basic knowledge and develop necessary skills in all individual and team sports with the guarantee and credibility of the British academic community: The UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON—a renowned state university of Britain—has created this innovative programme exclusively for the students of New York College in Greece, the country where the concepts of Fair Play and Noble Rivalry ("εὖ ἀγωνίζεσθαι") of the Olympic Ideal were born. The programme combines theoretical training and on-field application in Physical Education and Sports Science, with courses taking place at NYC Athens Campus, a world-class downtown college campus, in the same neighborhood where knowledge and civilization were born. As to the applied part of the programme, New York College collaborates with the historical National Gymnastics Association (Εθνικός Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος, or ΕΓΣ), founded in late 19th century and located at walking distance (just 300 meters away) from the main entrance of New York College—where courses with supervised training, experiential classes, and competitive sports are conducted.
A strong asset of this academic programme is the expertise of professors and instructors, whose distinctions include research in sports, academic publications, national and international athletic awards, professional accomplishments and multi-year academic experience in Greece and abroad (USA, UK).
«It is a shame (misfortune) for a man to grow old without ever experiencing the beauty (kallos) and strength (sthenos) that his body is capable of acquiring throughout his life».
Socrates (Xenophon Memoirs 3.12.8)
WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching awarded by the UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON, a renowned state university of Britain.
The UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON is ranked in the top 50 UK Universities (The Guardian’s Best University Guide 2021) and was recently ranked in the top 4 UK Universities as to the criterion «student satisfaction» (The Complete University Guide 2021).
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.
Graduates have a wide range of options for postgraduate studies, such as in Sports Organization and Management, Exercise and Health, Sports Nutrition etc.
Courses
Year 1
Foundations of Sports Coaching
Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
Historical and Social Aspects of Sports
Foundations of Biomechanics in Sport
English - Stage C for IFP and Pre-Masters
English - Stage D for IFP and Pre-Masters
Kalisthenics (Gymnastics)
Basketball
Football
Taekwondo
Year 2
Academic Skills and Research Methods
Introduction to Sports Physiology
Introduction to Sports Psychology
Sports Law - Organization and Management (Content of Sports)
Sports Coaching I
Introduction to Sports Nutrition
Track and Field Ι
Track and Field ΙΙ
Swimming I
Swimming II
Year 3
Sports Biomechanics
Sports Coaching II
Research Methods in Sports
Sports Physiology and Ergometry
Work-based Learning
Personal Training I
Personal Training II
Pangration
Weight Lifting
Sports Nutrition
Year 4
Project I, II
Advanced Sports Coaching and Data Analysis
Sports for Children and Young People
Biomechanics of Strength and Conditioning in Training
Advanced Physical Activity and Health