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
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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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English - Stage C for IFP and Pre-Masters
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English - Stage D for IFP and Pre-Masters
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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)
(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)