Physical Education with Outdoor Education BA (Hons)

**Combine your passion for the outdoors with a deep-rooted understanding of physical education and become a practised outdoor educator.**<br/><br/>Push boundaries by combining traditional physical education study with a focus on outdoor activities with this physical education with outdoor education course.<br/><br/>As part of your course, youll:<br/><br/><br/>- Have the opportunity to develop your confidence, leadership and resourcefulness<br/><br/><br/>- Become a highly proficient educator in the rapidly expanding field of outdoor physical education<br/><br/><br/>- Access world-class sports facilities on campus and take advantage of our setting close to the Yorkshire countryside <br/><br/><br/>- Apply an understanding of research into a variety of outdoor settings to explore, investigate and examine the experiences of others that you are supporting and educating <br/><br/><br/>- Develop expertise in specialist areas to maximise your opportunities and enhance your employability prospects<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>**Teaching expertise**<br/>During your degree, youll be taught by a highly skilled and passionate team who have vast experience of working and training in the outdoors and wholl support you in becoming a confident and capable outdoor educator. Youll also experience the expertise offered by Carnegie Great Outdoors, a leading provider of outdoor education, adventure activities and leadership development, based at the university.<br/><br/>**Industry links**<br/>Our other links with outdoor bodies, such as the YHA (Youth Hostels Association) and Bradford Councils Adventure Development Unit, will provide you with access to industry expertise and invaluable placement opportunities.<br/><br/>**The outdoors on your doorstep**<br/>By studying in Leeds, youll also be well placed to access some of the countrys finest outdoor scenery. Three different national parks - the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and the Peak District - are all located within an hours drive of the city.<br/><br/>**International recognition**<br/>Weve been ranked in the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects in QSs World University Rankings by Subject. QS are an international higher education benchmarking agency.<br/><br/>**Why study Physical Education with Outdoor Education at Leeds Beckett University**<br/>- 90% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Physical Education with Outdoor Education*<br/><br/><br/>- £45m state-of-the-art building - our new Carnegie School of Sport building offers world-class facilities and an excellent learning environment<br/><br/><br/>- Employment opportunities - embedded across the course and offered through our partnerships with outdoor bodies<br/><br/><br/>- Residential trips - team build with your peers and sample physical activities in the great outdoors<br/><br/><br/>National Student Survey 2024*

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.