Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2021/22 leavers for the following course(s):
- Sport and Social Sciences BA (now offered as Sport Management and Coaching BSc)
- Sport (Sports Performance) BSc
- Sport Management and Coaching BSc
Example job titles
- Account Assistant
- Commercial Graduate
- Football Development Officer
- Graduate Assistant Teacher
- Logistics Manager
- PE Teacher
- Professional Rugby Player
- Rugby Agent
- Sport Analyst
- Sport Coach
Example employers
- Access Sport
- Active Development
- Avon Fire & Rescue Services
- Bedford Sports Club
- Bristol City Football Club
- City of London Corporation
- Lawn Tennis Association
- Ministry of Defence
- Pure Gym
- Schools/Colleges
- Thames Valley Police
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2021/22 cohort 1 | 80 |
| % response rate | 57% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 67% |
| Further study, training or research | 13% |
| Self-employed/own business | 2% |
| Other 3 | 7% |
| Unemployed 4 | 11% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
Sports Performance and Sport Management & Coaching studies examine sport, health and physical activity in society, often drawing from graduates' athletic or coaching experience. Graduates develop attractive employability skills including teamwork, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, alongside specialist knowledge in sport management, coaching, psychology, development and social policy. These skills are valuable across sectors including sport and physical activity, education, charity, local government and business.
Industries
Both disciplines offer versatile career pathways across education, the public sector, charity, sports and fitness organisations, and business, particularly in sports management. Graduates' transferable skills, especially in communication and teamwork, are valuable to employers beyond sport in public, private and third sectors.
Occupations
Graduates typically work in sport and education as physical education teachers, sports coaches, fitness trainers and outdoor activities instructors. Other common roles include partnerships manager, analyst, performance analyst, business development executive and researcher. They also succeed in non-sport roles such as recruitment consultant and operations manager across public and private sectors. Often preferring active roles, graduates also work in the emergency services (Police, Fire & Rescue, Ambulance).
Further study
Sports Performance and Sport Management & Coaching graduates pursue diploma or master's level qualifications, commonly choosing vocational paths such as PGCE for teaching or specialist coaching qualifications like strength and conditioning.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?