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Train to teach physical education and sport on this extended degree and benefit from being at a London university that has fantastic sports facilities on site and sport-related work placements.
Our extended physical education and sport degree starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. Following this, you study the same modules as our three-year course.
The main disciplines include sport psychology, sport and exercise physiology, sociology of sport, and sport policy and development. You'll explore the practical areas of the national curriculum for PE, including athletics, dance, games, gymnastics, outdoor and adventurous activities, and swimming.
This degree develops your contemporary knowledge and understanding of PE and sport, as well as relevant skills for a range of sport-related careers. The course is taught at Avery Hill Campus, home to our extensive sports facilities and most of our student sports activities.
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Year 0
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
The Art of Communication (15 credits)
Software Tools for Academic Practice (15 credits)
Study Skills (15 credits)
Academic Writing (15 credits)
Leadership and Enterprise (15 credits)
Introduction to Sports Science (15 credits)
Physical Education and Sport Performance (15 credits)
Introduction to Ethics and Society (15 credits)
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Human Physiology (15 credits)
Introduction to Sport Psychology (15 credits)
Physical Education and Sport Performance (Athletics and Aquatics) (15 credits)
Physical Education & Sport Performance and Development: Outdoor and Adventurous Activities and Games (15 credits)
Physical Education and Sport Performance: Dance and Gymnastics (15 credits)
Foundations of PE & Sport Development (15 credits)
Sociological Issues in PE & Sport: We play because…intersections of power and control (15 credits)
Academic and Digital Skills (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Analysing Physical Education & Sport Performance: Dance and Gymnastics (15 credits)
Analysing Physical Education & Sport Performance and Development: Outdoor and Adventurous Activities and Games (15 credits)
Analysing Physical Education & Sport Performance (Athletics & Aquatics) (15 credits)
Exploring Sport & Exercise Physiology & Sport Injury (15 credits)
Contemporary issues in PE & Sport (15 credits)
Sociological Issues in PE & Sport: Let Theory Judge our Play (15 credits)
Research Methods in Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science (15 credits)
Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
Year 3
Option Set 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Enhancing PE & Sport Performance (15 credits)
Independent Study in Physical Education & Sport (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
Teaching Physical Education (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
Exercise, Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
Sport Policy & Development (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
Sociological Issues in PE & Sport: ‘War Minus the Shooting’ (15 credits)
A Critical Reflection of Coaching Award (15 credits)
Current Issues in Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
Option Set 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Enhancing PE & Sport Performance (15 credits)
Independent Study in Physical Education & Sport (30 credits)
Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
Exercise, Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
Sport Policy & Development (15 credits)
Students are also required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
Sociological Issues in PE & Sport: ‘War Minus the Shooting’ (15 credits)
A Critical Reflection of Coaching Award (15 credits)
Current Issues in Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
Teaching Physical Education (30 credits)
Option Set 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Enhancing PE & Sport Performance (15 credits)
Independent Study in Physical Education & Sport (30 credits)
Students are also required to choose 75 credits from this list of options.
Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
Exercise, Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
Sociological Issues in PE & Sport: ‘War Minus the Shooting’ (15 credits)
Sport Policy & Development (15 credits)
A Critical Reflection of Coaching Award (15 credits)
Current Issues in Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
Dedicated courses in Year 1 and Year 3 prepare students to enhance their employability for PE and sport-related careers. In addition, work placement opportunities are built into each year of the programme.
Graduates are equipped to work in a variety of roles within the sports and leisure industry. Graduates are also well placed to apply for teacher training, for example, via a PGCE programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status.
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
