Continuing professional development

We offer a variety of modules and programmes of study for continuing professional development (CPD) in health sciences and sport.

Continuing professional development in sport

We offer a variety of modules and programmes of study for the continuing professional development (CPD) of coaches and coach development professionals (e.g., coach developers, tutors, coach educators, mentors).

Our CPD in coaching and coach development is designed to improve your professional practice for the benefit of athletes, coaches, clubs and sport organisations.

Modules can also be taken separately or as part of our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science and our MSc Sport Performance Coaching (Online) programme.

Short courses for sport coach development practitioners

Interested in, or currently working in, the development of coaches? Our modules offer valuable professional development opportunities for those who work to develop coaches in contexts such as 1 to 1 in situ development, coach education, mentoring, and tutoring.

We recommend Coaching Concepts, Coaching as Learning, or any other modules from the Sport Performance Coaching programme. 

Continuing professional development in health sciences

We offer a variety of short courses, modules and programmes for the continuing professional development (CPD) of qualified nurses, midwives and allied health professionals.

Modules are offered through a blended learning approach, making full use of technology to support students through online learning materials and discussion boards. Some modules also offer face-to-face study days on campus. Our CPD in nursing is designed to improve your clinical practice for the benefit of your patients and services. We use a blend of teaching methods, including opportunities for distance learning and online study.

Whatever your area of interest, please feel free to contact the CPD co-ordinator for additional information or to discuss any of our modules or programmes.

Modules can also be taken separately or as part of the following degrees:

Bespoke CPD

We can provide tailored CPD for your organisation, either at the University of Stirling campus or at your workplace for the convenience of you and your staff.

Contact us about Continuing Professional Development.