Honours Degree
If you’re motivated by working with people of all ages and helping them enjoy and improve their sporting and physical abilities, then sports education is for you.
We aim to produce professionals who can teach a range of games and physical activities for different groups. The programme emphasises the importance of experiential learning in a practical context. Exploring and developing the links between how sports and physical activities are best taught and learnt, this course can provide opportunities to help you foster the skills to start a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
You will examine different teaching styles and strategies and, thanks to our experienced teaching staff, strong tradition in teacher training and impressive sport facilities, you will develop an understanding of the most scientific and progressive ways to teach
sport and physical activities.
Through useful instruction and workrelated experience, you will gain the confidence to take advantage of education and physical activity employment.
Some of our modules
- Growth and Development
- Socio-cultural Issues of PE
- Youth, Sport, Exercise and Health
- Adapted Physical Activity
- Contemporary Issues in PE
- Lifelong Physical Activity Through PE
Benefits
- preparation for Physical Education (PGCE)
- school placement throughout the three years
Career paths
- coaching
- school sport co-ordinator
- teaching
Are there any placements for this course?
This course contains a compulsory placement in your first year. You will be required to complete an enhanced CRB disclosure obtained through the University of Gloucestershire.
How will the course be assessed?
A range of assessments including coursework, exams, practical work and poster presentations.
Entry requirements
Points for degree: 300 using the UCAS Tariff system
Associated professional accreditations
Sports education students have the opportunity to gain a range of vocational qualifications throughout their time at university. The university’s SportsCVs scheme offers students the chance to get a range of coaching qualifications and provides opportunities to coach.
Location?
Oxstalls
Applications
All full-time applications should be made through UCAS.
We welcome applications from students from non-traditional backgrounds and from overseas.
Sports Scholarships are available in a range of sports.