• Programme aims
• Programme content
• Entry requirements
• Additional information

Programme aims

You will study a range of topics including sport, coaching, physical education and  physical activity, as well as increasing your knowledge, understanding and awareness of significant  National and International sport related bodies.

Programme content

You will have the opportunity to examine, the interface of theory and practice across the formal and informal education sector.  The degree also involves  disciplinary  study of physiology, psychology, sociology, coaching and physical activity, which have traditionally offered insights into the development and interaction of  diverse groups in sport, coaching,  school and community contexts.

There are several practical and placement experiences included in the programme  for example,  a research placement module which allows you to choose a placement in an educational, coaching, sport or community leisure setting. This gives you the opportunity to focus on the theory–practice interface in an applied context and develop research skills in the field ahead of your final dissertation studies.

Teaching and assessment

Assessment involves both practical and theoretical assignments, group and individual presentations and examinations. In the final year students complete a dissertation that focuses in an area of own choice covered within the degree programmer eg. sociology, psychology, pedagogy, health studies, applied coaching studies.

Career opportunities

This programme aims to educate a new type of sport/PE/coach professional who is capable of contributing to the growing trend for partnership enterprises in this field. On completion of the degree, you will be well equipped for a career in teaching, coaching, leisure management, sports development, postgraduate studies, as well as the armed forces or any graduate-entry profession.

Programme entry requirements

Number of A levels required: 3
Minimum tariff points: 300
Typical offer: BBB
Required subjects: Preferably PE, Sports Science or Sports Studies as one of the subjects
General studies: No, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32 points
Other qualifications considered: BTEC Nationals

Additional Information

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check (standard level) is required from accepted candidates before registration for the programme.
• A subject booklet is available. Please contact the Admissions Tutor.