Sport and Physical Education

Study with one of the country’s most established providers, learning from an academic team at the cutting edge of teaching and research, on a course that’s your springboard to a career in the field of sport and physical education.<br/><br/>Combining theory of teaching with practical activities, this wide-ranging degree teaches you lab-based skills that develop your understanding of human performance while also focusing on sports psychology, in areas such as behaviour and motivation.<br/><br/>Other areas covered by the course include exercise practice; sport pedagogy; physiology and health; physical activity and social inclusion; physical activity and health interventions; and professional development. Opportunities for relevant work experience are embedded into the course and there is also the option to take a sandwich year placement.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an understanding of teaching and coaching that gives you a skill set transferable across multiple career fields<br/><br/><br/>- Develop research and analytical skills in your final-year professional study<br/><br/><br/>- Choose either a BA or BSc degree route, giving you a unique chance to specialise<br/><br/><br/>- A fitness qualification endorsed by Skills Active is embedded into the course, allowing you to enter onto the Register of Exercise Professionals Level 2<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from teaching that puts your future employability at the heart of the course: 97% of our graduates are in work or study six months after finishing<br/><br/><br/>- Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year in industry (see below), gaining work experience and making contacts for the future<br/><br/><br/>- If you need to step up into higher education, start with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees entry to the undergraduate degree<br/>