Performance Coaching is an innovative distance learning degree; the first of its kind in Scotland. It is for experienced performance coaches who wish to extend their expertise adjacent to their sport- specific qualifications. The course has been developed to articulate with the emerging UKCC Level 4 certification process. It will develop skills of critical analysis and reflective practice, enhance problem-solving capacity and promote innovative solutions to performance coaching problems.

Your work will be grounded in performance coaching practice, considering case studies and experiential learning from peers and leading coaching practitioners.

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This distance learning course is for experienced performance coaches who wish to extend their expertise alongside their sport-specific qualifications. We have developed the course to link with the emerging UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) Level 4 certification process. It will develop skills of critical analysis and reflective practice, enhance problem-solving capacity and promote innovative solutions to performance coaching problems.

In addition to the sports-specific coaching skills, you will have developed in your practice, we develop coaches who:

reflect continuously and challenge personal assumptions and beliefs to improve future performance

critically reflect on decisions in complex and unpredictable situations

recognise and resolve problematic coaching issues through the generation of innovative strategies and solutions

design and implement an optimal learning environment to impact on athletes’ performance needs

design and implement a planned and strategic approach to performance improvement

develop and manage appropriate support structures to facilitate improved performance

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

Five years' relevant/appropriate work experience is required.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency such as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (5.5 in all bands).

If you don’t meet the required score you may be able to register for one of our pre-sessional English courses. To register you must hold a conditional offer for your course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard.

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The MBA in Retailing is offered by the Institute for Retail Studies (IRS), based in the Stirling Management School's Marketing and Retail Division. The IRS has an international reputation for teaching, research and consultancy in retailing and the distributive trades.

The MBA places emphasis upon individual coaching and is unique in catering specifically for the retail sector. Its modular design results in each subject being studied separately.

It is a high-quality course offering a unique combination of core management skills and retail-specific specialisms.

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This course was developed to meet the needs of retail managers and others servicing the retail industry.

It provides you with industry-focused study for your MBA whilst maintaining your career and applying your learning within the business. The course has the following objectives:

To demonstrate a thorough understanding of the industry and associated businesses

To encourage individuals to use their skills more effectively in areas such as strategy, human resource management and marketing

To apply current management techniques

To develop responses to cope with market turbulence

To analyse problems and develop solutions on an industry-wide basis

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

While at least two years’ work experience in the retail sector is normally required, candidates with less but who have an outstanding academic record may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency such as a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5 in all bands).

If you don’t meet the required score you may be able to register for one of our pre-sessional English courses. To register you must hold a conditional offer for your course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard.

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This upgrade to MSc course has been established specifically for students who already hold an International Olympic Committee (IOC) postgraduate diploma in Sports Nutrition.

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The course provides high quality research training through planning, conducting and writing up a research project enabling those working in the field of Sport Nutrition to undertake, understand and inform others about research in their chosen area of study.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have met the entrance requirements for, and must have successfully completed, the IOC postgraduate diploma in Sports Nutrition. For information on how to enrol for the IOC diploma in Sports Nutrition please visit the following website: www.sportsoracle.com/Nutrition/Home/

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency such as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (5.5 in all bands).

If you don’t meet the required score you may be able to register for one of our pre-sessional English courses. To register you must hold a conditional offer for your course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard.

Other Fees

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