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Physical Education and Youth Sport
Physical Education and Youth Sport BA (Hons)
Physical Education and Youth Sport BA (Hons)

Physical Education and Youth Sport BA (Hons)

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

  • ​IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and at least 5.5  in each component 
  • PTE 56 with no less than 51 in each skill.

Course Information

You’ll be introduced to the national curriculum of primary and secondary physical education with an emphasis on child development, diversity and inclusivity.

As part of the course, you’ll undertake a minimum of 276 hours in compulsory placement, gaining experience working with 4-11 year-old children and 11-16 year-olds as the course progresses. These practice elements take place throughout the three years of the course culminating in the final stage placement module (Professional Practice in Physical Education and Youth Sport 3).

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Year 1 (national level 4):

  • Academic and Professional Skills (20 credits)
  • Physical Education and Youth Sport 1 (40 credits)
  • Professional Practice in Physical Education and Youth Sport 1 (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Motor Skills (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Coaching Leadership (20 credits)

Year 2 (national level 5):

  • Research Design and Analysis (20 credits)
  • Professional Practice in Physical Education and Youth Sport 2 (20 credits)
  • Physical Education and Youth Sport 2 (40 credits)
  • Theory and Practice of Sports Coaching (20 credits)
  • Growth and Child Development (20 credits)

Final year (national level 6):

  • Dissertation (20 credits)
  • Principles of Physical Education and Youth Sport 3 (20 credits)
  • Professional Practice in Physical Education and Youth Sport 3 (20 credits)
  • Contemporary Practice in Physical Education (20 credits)
  • Developing Excellence in Sports Coaching (20 credits)
  • Adaptive Physical Activity (20 credits)
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Potential employers for graduates of this course include sports clubs, schools and colleges, national sports associations, sports and leisure companies, recreation services and local authorities.

During the course you will be encouraged and supported to obtain National Governing Body Coaching Awards to support future development in the area. This will allow you to develop the skills required to become an effective coach across a range of activities.

Job roles include the following (some may require further training):

  • PE teacher (primary and secondary)
  • Sports coach/instructor

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year

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