Program Overview

BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport

Overview

This innovative course has been approved by the Association for Physical Education, ensuring you receive top-tier professional development and qualifications. Designed to immerse you in rich learning experiences, this course equips you with essential tools for teaching and coaching. You’ll enhance your planning, leading, and reflective skills, laying a solid foundation for a fulfilling career in Physical Education and School Sport.

Award

BA (Hons)

Start date(s)

15 September 2025

UCAS Code

C629

Course specifications

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Course length

Full-time (3 years), Part-time (6 years)

Campus location

University: Walsall Campus

School

School of Sport

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Why choose this course?

• 95% of students were pleased with the teaching on their course (NSS, 2024)
• This innovative course has been approved by the Association for Physical Education
• The course is designed to provide you with diverse learning experiences to equip you with the tools to work within a range of environments, including educational settings

What's unique about this course?

• Partnerships from 2020 to 2023 involve students collaborating with various local and national organizations
• Lecturing staff on the course are practitioners in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) with expertise in Gender, Race, Disability, and LGBTQ+ equality
• Student support is a priority, with a focus on nurturing strong relationships to provide ongoing personalized guidance and assistance to students

What happens on the course?

1. You will study Sport and Physical Activity from both practical and theoretical perspectives
2. Practical lectures will teach you how to plan, lead and support learning in various physical activities
3. Theory lectures will help you to understand learning from a pupil perspective and how you can work to tackle underachievement and inequity in education
4. Work-based learning will allow you to develop hands-on experience of teaching through the support of experienced and supportive school staff
5. Employability after you graduate is an ongoing focus, and you will explore career pathways in education and sport

Course Modules

Year 1

• Adopting the Role of Learner and Teacher in Aesthetic Activities
• Designing Learning Activities
• Introduction to Sport in Higher Education
• Sport as Subject-Matter for Physical Education
• Understanding Practices in Physical Education and School Sport
• Using Teaching Styles

Year 2

• Defining Ability in Physical Education and School Sport
• Event Management in Physical Education and School Sport
• Inclusive Physical Education and School Sport
• Sport & Physical Activity Industry Experience
• The Shaping of Physical Education and School Sport
• Understanding Research to Inform Practice

Year 3

• Applied Pedagogical Practice in Physical Education and School Sport
• Challenging Traditional Pedagogies in Physical Education
• Creative Practices to Teach Theoretical Concepts
• The Professional Project
• Transitioning into Professional Practice

Potential Career Paths

• Secondary School Physical Education Teacher
• Secondary School Teacher
• Primary School Teacher
• School Sport Coach
• Sports Coach
• Further Education Lecturer
• Learning Support Assistant
• Police Officer
• Occupational Therapist
• Army

Additional Information

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How We Compare

• Find out how our course is rated on Discover Uni, the official website for comparing UK higher education courses
• Full-time Course: 85% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• Full-time Course: 95% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• Full-time Course: 88% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course
• Part-time Course: 80% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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