Physical Education and Sport (Extended), BA Hons

Bachelor's degree

In Eltham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Eltham

  • Duration

    4 Years

Our extended physical education and sport degree starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. Following this, you study the same modules as our three-year course.

The main disciplines include sport psychology, sport and exercise physiology, sociology of sport, and sport policy and development. You'll explore the practical areas of the national curriculum for PE, including athletics, dance, games, gymnastics, outdoor and adventurous activities, and swimming.

This degree develops your contemporary knowledge and understanding of PE and sport, as well as relevant skills for a range of sport-related careers. The course is taught at Avery Hill Campus, home to our extensive sports facilities and most of our student sports activities.

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Location

Start date

Eltham (London)
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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

About this course

Dedicated courses in Year 1 and Year 3 prepare students to enhance their employability for PE and sport-related careers. In addition, work placement opportunities are built into each year of the programme.

Graduates are equipped to work in a variety of roles within the sports and leisure industry. Graduates are also well placed to apply for teacher training, for example, via a PGCE programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status.

Applicants would normally apply with the equivalent of 64 UCAS points (or above), plus GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics grade 4/C (or above). This might include:

Applications from those with an A‐level background if the applicant has two D grades and one E grade (or above) in relevant subjects
Applications from those with 64 UCAS points including points from at least two AS-levels in relevant subjects

What you should know about this course
This four-year degree is identical to the three-year course, but has a foundation year and lower entry requirements.
If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this programme is your first step to graduation.
The foundation year includes academic writing, computing skills, introduction to the subject and more.
We’re one of the few London universities with extensive sports facilities on campus.
Our campus is home to excellent facilities including an indoor AstroTurf airdome, sports hall and strength and conditioning lab.

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Subjects

  • Rehabilitation
  • Psychology
  • Options
  • Physiology
  • Athletics
  • Dance
  • Sport Psychology
  • Physical Education
  • Gymnastics
  • Communication

Course programme

Year 0

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • The Art of Communication (15 credits)
  • Software Tools for Academic Practice (15 credits)
  • Study Skills (15 credits)
  • Academic Writing (15 credits)
  • Leadership and Enterprise (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Sports Science (15 credits)
  • Physical Education and Sport Performance (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Ethics and Society (15 credits)
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)

Additional information

International - £14,500

Physical Education and Sport (Extended), BA Hons

£ 9,250 VAT inc.