Physical Education and Sport, BA Hons

University of Greenwich

Bachelor's degree

In Eltham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Eltham

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our physical education and sport degree teaches you the principles of teaching and coaching. The main disciplines include sport psychology, sport and exercise physiology, sociology of sport, and sport policy and development. By participating in athletics, dance, games, gymnastics, outdoor and adventurous activities and swimming, you will explore the practical areas of the national curriculum for PE.

This degree will develop your contemporary knowledge and understanding of PE and sport, as well as relevant skills for a range of sport-related careers. It is taught at Avery Hill Campus, home to our extensive sports facilities and where most of our student sports take place.

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Start date

Eltham (London)
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Start date

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About this course

As part of your degree, you will have the opportunity to complete a sport-related work placement so you can put into practice the skills you will be developing during your time with us.

Our degree provides not only activity-based training but also vital theoretical courses. Here, you will discover the principles of teaching and coaching with courses related to sport policy, practice and development. You will also examine the scientific, psychological and sociological aspects of the subject.

04 UCAS points from A-levels, with no more than 12 points should come from AS-levels.

PLUS at least three GCSEs including English Language or Literature and Mathematics with a minimum of grade 4/C or recognised equivalent are required.

We also accept:

BTEC/National Diploma
International Baccalaureate
Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education

What you should know about this course
Our campus is home to excellent facilities including an indoor AstroTurf airdome, sports hall and strength and conditioning lab.
We’re one of the few London universities with extensive sports facilities on campus.
Students studying this course can expect to earn up to £30,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020).
If you are an elite sportsperson you could win a scholarship, named after our Olympic gold medal-winning alumna Ann Packer, worth up to £4,000 a year.

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Options
  • Teaching
  • Ethics
  • Physiology
  • Athletics
  • Gymnastics
  • Physical Education
  • International
  • Employability
  • Writing
  • Communication Training
  • Play
  • Dance

Course programme

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Introduction to Sport Psychology (15 credits)
  • Physical Education and Sport Performance (Athletics and Aquatics) (15 credits)
  • Physical Education & Sport Performance and Development: Outdoor and Adventurous Activities and Games (15 credits)
  • Physical Education and Sport Performance: Dance and Gymnastics (15 credits)
  • Academic and Research Skills in PE & Sport (15 credits)
  • Foundations of PE & Sport Development (15 credits)
  • Foundations of PE, Sport and Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
  • Sociological Issues in PE & Sport: We play because…intersections of power and control (15 credits)
Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Research Methods in Physical Education & Sport (15 credits)
  • Analysing Physical Education & Sport Performance: Dance and Gymnastics (15 credits)
  • Analysing Physical Education & Sport Performance and Development: Outdoor and Adventurous Activities and Games (15 credits)
  • Analysing Physical Education & Sport Performance (Athletics & Aquatics) (15 credits)
  • Exploring Sport & Exercise Physiology & Sport Injury (15 credits)
  • Sociological Issues in PE & Sport: Let Theory Judge our Play (15 credits)
  • Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
  • A Critical Reflection of Coaching Award (15 credits)
  • Contemporary issues in PE & Sport (15 credits)
Year 3

Option Set 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Enhancing PE & Sport Performance (15 credits)
  • Independent Study in Physical Education & Sport (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
  • Teaching Physical Education (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
  • Exercise, Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
  • Sport Policy & Development (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
  • Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
  • Sociological Issues in PE & Sport: ‘War Minus the Shooting’ (15 credits)
  • Current Issues in Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
Option Set 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Enhancing PE & Sport Performance (15 credits)
  • Independent Study in Physical Education & Sport (30 credits)
Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
  • Exercise, Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
  • Sport Policy & Development (15 credits)
Students are also required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
  • Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
  • Sociological Issues in PE & Sport: ‘War Minus the Shooting’ (15 credits)
  • Current Issues in Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
  • Teaching Physical Education (30 credits)
Option Set 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Enhancing PE & Sport Performance (15 credits)
  • Independent Study in Physical Education & Sport (30 credits)
Students are also required to choose 75 credits from this list of options.
  • Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
  • Exercise, Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
  • Sociological Issues in PE & Sport: ‘War Minus the Shooting’ (15 credits)
  • Sport Policy & Development (15 credits)
  • Current Issues in Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)

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International - £14,500

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