Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

On this course you prepare for this rewarding career by studying physical education and school sports, including practical activities, sport science, sociology and philosophy, research and developing professional practice.

How you learn

The physical education profession can involve physically strenuous, psychologically demanding and emotionally taxing work. The teaching is based on learning principles that involve you in scholarships that are collaborative and which prepare you for professional development.

The course is structured around a combination of taught, directed and self-directed learning opportunities. You are expected to undertake multiple roles and staff will help you build your skills.

You learn through

• lectures
• practical workshops
• work placements
• coursework
• examinationsIn the foundation year, you build your Physical Education and School Sport interest and knowledge alongside developing your academic skills.

You receive face-to-face feedback regularly during your modules in order to prepare you for the completion of your assignments. This will be via tasks set for you to undertake in the module seminars or in your independent study time.Applied learningWork placementsA mandatory six-week (minimum) placement in an appropriate setting is a significant component of the course.

This provides you with the opportunity to apply theory to real-world practice and further enhance your employability and professional skills. You also have the opportunity to undertake additional placements, internships and volunteer roles across a range of activities.