Program Overview

Physical Education & Sport (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons)

Attendance

• Full-time

Campus

• Preston Campus

Start

• September 2025

Duration

• 4 years

UCAS Code

• C5X2

Delivery

• In-person

Study abroad option

• Available

Placement option

• Available

Overview

This foundation year is designed to give you a solid base in sport, physical activity, and health. This will allow you to progress onto a full degree.

Why study with us

• You'll be taught by experts with teaching experience in schools, who lead the way in sport research.
• Develop the knowledge and academic skills you need to prepare you for degree level study.
• Once you have progressed onto your degree, you'll have the chance to study abroad or complete a year in industry.

What you'll do

• Take part in both classroom and practical lessons with others who share your love of sports.
• Learn about the importance of sport and physical activity from different perspectives, including performance and health.
• Gain key academic skills like how to complete coursework, preparing you for success on your degree.

Modules

Foundation year

Compulsory modules

• Foundations in Sport, Physical Activity & Health
• Academic and Personal Development in Sport, Physical Activity and Health

Related courses

• Physical Education & Sport, BA (Hons)
• Football Studies (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)
• Football Studies, BSc (Hons)
• Outdoor Adventure Leadership (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons)
• Outdoor Adventure Leadership, BA (Hons)
• Sport - Return to Study
• Sport Business Management (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)
• Sport Business Management, BSc (Hons)
• Sport Coaching (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)
• Sport Coaching, BSc (Hons)

Our facilities

• Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre
• Sports arena

Future careers

This foundation year is a fantastic starting point for progression onto our Physical Education and Sport degree. With this degree, you could pursue a career as a:

• Teacher
• Sports coach
• Personal trainer

Entry requirements

• UCAS: 64 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
• BTEC Diploma: MM
• Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects
• T Level: P (D or E)
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and funding

2025/26

• UK: £9,535 for the first year
• International: £17,250 for the first year

Additional costs

As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies.

Industry links

We prioritise developing your employable skills. We’ve worked hard to forge links across the education sector, both at home and abroad.

Learning and assessment

Studying this degree involves various modes of learning, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops. It also requires independent study, like writing essays, reports and preparing presentations. In your final year, you will write a dissertation or undertake a consultancy project.

It will also have the opportunity to study abroad or complete a year in industry. This could enable you to collaborate with other institutions, visit different countries, and deepen your understanding of physical education and sport on a global scale.