Combine the physical and the intellectual with a degree that brings together the science and practicalities of human movement with theories around the social impact of sport in education.
This course is both intellectually stimulating and vocationally relevant. It’s a chance to immerse yourself in the active work of physical education and human movement and also an opportunity to understand the environment in different socio-cultural contexts.
You’ll find a good mix of classroom learning and physical activities – building your knowledge and skills through well-integrated practical experiences through work placements and international opportunities. We also allow you to choose modules and activities that reflect your own strengths and ambitions.
In your second year, we support you to gain either a work placement or sandwich year through our solid industry contacts. Third-year students yet the chance to build on everything they’ve learnt by tackling an independent project based on research or consultancy.
Why study with us
- This course has an 83% student satisfaction rating (National Student Survey, 2020) and our Sports Science courses are ranked 13th in the UK in the Guardian League Table 2021.
- This course comes with membership of the Association for Physical Education (AfPE).
- Students are supported to build their experience by gain key industry-specific placements.
What you'll do
- You’ll learn from experts in the field – including many staff with significant experience of teaching in colleges or schools and staff with strong research profiles.
- Gain practical skills that provide an excellent platform for a career in (Physical) Education environments. You will have opportunities to work with local schools, organisations and international partners to enhance your leadership, teaching and employability skills.
- You can take on a 48-week sandwich placement in industry, while there are also options for study exchanges in Europe and North America.
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• TL1142: Introduction to Sport and Physical Education: Professional and
Academic Development
• TL1143: Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
• TLI144: Introduction to Lifestyle, Physical Activity and Health
• TL1145: Introduction to the Science of Sport and Physical Education
• TLT146: Introduction to Socio-Cultural Issues in Sport and Physical Education
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• TL2142: Investigating Sport and Physical Education
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TL2143: Applied Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
• TL2144: Interventions for Wellbeing and Healthy Active Lifestyles
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TL2145: The Sociology of Sport and Physical Education
Optional modules
• TL2098: School and Community
Sports Development
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TL2138: Facilitating Outdoor Learning
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• TL3102: Dissertation
• TL3158: Entrepreneurship and Enterprise in Sport, Health & Wellbeing
• TL3159: Contemporary Physical Education & School Sport
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TL3172: Consultancy Project
Optional modules
• TL3069: Sport and Politics
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TL3160: Sociological Issues in Disability Sport
• TL3181: Developing Sport in Practice
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TL3208: Programming for Individual Change
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
The Sport and Physical Education BA (Hons) course is an ideal starting point for a wide range of careers, from teaching and personal training to public services and health management.
With a practical focus on developing relevant skills, independent research along with expert teaching from experienced Physical Education professionals, this is a course designed to prepare you for a diverse range of career opportunities.
While many of our graduates have gone into teaching, some have also gone to work in the commercial and retail sectors, or even set up their own businesses in the physical activity arena. For those with their sights set on further study, this course can also offer the foundation for progression on to postgraduate level.
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