
Physical Education and Sport BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Physical Education and Sport BA (Hons)
Course Overview
Do you have a passion for sport and inspiring young people to get active? This degree will equip you with the skills to lead, teach, and motivate through movement, setting you on a path to an exciting career in education or youth sports. This course combines engaging classroom instruction with hands-on, real-world experience, building your confidence and expertise in school settings focused on physical activity and youth health. Youll study foundational teaching skills, where you’ll learn how to design, lead, and assess impactful PE lessons....
<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Do you have a passion for sport and inspiring young people to get active? This degree will equip you with the skills to lead, teach, and motivate through movement, setting you on a path to an exciting career in education or youth sports. This course combines engaging classroom instruction with hands-on, real-world experience, building your confidence and expertise in school settings focused on physical activity and youth health. Youll study foundational teaching skills, where you’ll learn how to design, lead, and assess impactful PE lessons. You’ll build on these essentials, giving you the experience to motivate students across all levels and abilities. <br/><br/>As part of the course, you will explore strategies to make sport, and physical activity accessible and enjoyable for everyone. This includes gaining insights into inclusive physical education. You’ll gain and foster the confidence to work in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and within community settings. <br/><br/><strong>Why study with us?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll receive personalised guidance from staff at the forefront of PE research, with real experience in schools, to help you achieve your career goals. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll take part in unique experiences such as residentials in Snowdonia. You’ll also have opportunities for subsidised international programs and studying abroad for a year, in places such as the USA and Australia. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll grow your skills and network through industry placements, conferences, and opportunities to present to local and national groups. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll learn from academics at the cutting edge of research, providing you with the most up to date knowledge to inform your future career. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain practical skills to help you excel in physical education and sport environments, including opportunities to work with local schools, organisations and international partners. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from our networks to boost your experience of leadership and teaching, gaining the skills you need to support employability in your chosen profession. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>The BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sport course is an ideal starting point for a wide range of careers. Studying this degree could lead to a career in teaching, education, coaching, personal training, public services and health management. This sport course has a practical focus on developing relevant skills, independent research and expert teaching, preparing you for a diverse range of career opportunities. While many of our graduates have gone into primary and secondary teaching, some have also gone to work in the commercial and retail sectors. Graduates have also 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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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C5X1
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
104-112 UCAS points from Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
104-112 UCAS points from Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level
104-112 UCAS points from A Levels
T Level
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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