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Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching
The degree programme for the Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons), that is awarded by the University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester—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).
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.
With the four-year degree (240 ECTS) and its recognition by ATEEN, graduates can work as Physical Education teachers in schools and continue at postgraduate and/or doctoral level.
«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)
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Curriculum
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Practical Training Facilities
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Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Sports Coaching
- Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
- Historical and Social Aspects of Sports
- Foundations of Biomechanics in Sport
- Academic Language and Skills 1
- Academic Language and Skills 2
- 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
- Basketball
- Taekwondo
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Exercise throughout the life cycle (Exercise, Health and Wellbeing, Mentor Practical Training, Sports for Children & Young People, Advanced Physical Activity & Health)
(Advanced Sports Coaching & Data Analysis for each specialty, Biomechanics & Strength & Conditioning for each specialty, Strategies and Tactics for each specialty, Special Issues and Tutored Study for each specialty)
Career
Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching from the British State University of Greater Manchester gives its graduates a competitive edge in the job market in the field of sports. It is designed to be a university-level programme for those who aspire to work in the field of coaching and sports education in companies, gyms, teams, sports clubs, associations, and organizations.
Practical Training Facilities
PRACTICAL lessons in state-of-the-art laboratories & standard training centers!
New York College Athens collaborates with the historic National Gymnastics Club (EGS), the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spyros Loys" (OAKA) and the CLOSED GYM METS where supervised training sessions are conducted, experiential lessons and competitive sports for the students of the programme, but also at the European standard training centre for the preparation of Greek Olympic athletes of the Olympic Gymnastics.
In addition, our students use the private sports centre Alma Club for their various sports activities. The Ergofit Sports Evaluation Centre houses the Kinesiology and Ergometrics laboratories used by our students, the first and most comprehensive private athlete evaluation centre operating in Athens.
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New York College Thessaloniki collaborates with CHANTH and the Kautantzoglio National Stadium for supervised trainings, experiential lessons and competitive sports for the students of the program.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME
- Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching awarded by the University of Greater Manchester, a renowned state university of Britain.
- 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).
- 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.
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.
