Course Summary

This degree is the flexible approach to a future in PE teaching at either primary or secondary level. The course is closely aligned with our BEd (Hons) Secondary Education with Physical Education course, so you’ll enjoy much of the same content during your studies. However, the entry requirements to this three-year course are not quite so demanding. This course is the ideal route to School Direct or PGCE courses in PE. Through this physical education degree, students are able to experience a blend of theoretical study, practical application and school-based placements. This healthy combination helps students perfect their understanding of and approach to teaching as a whole. The varied taught course combines practical small group workshops, lectures and seminars and work placements. Assessments will include coursework, examination, practical performance, presentations, coursework and teaching. This blend allows students to demonstrate their skills and abilities in various ways, showing their individual strengths.

Course Details - Modules

In Year 1 you will study, Personal and professional Development, Growth and Development, Anatomy and Physiology, the Fundamentals of movement, the Organisation of Sport and Education and International studies in sport and Physical Education. In Year 2 you will study, Physical Education through the Environment, Pedagogy and Performance in Physical Education, Research Methods, Learning Theory and the Learner, Planning and Assessment through Physical Education and you will also complete a 100 hour Work Based Learning Placement within either a Secondary, Primary or Special school. In Year 3 you will study, Pedagogy in Practice and complete a Dissertation. You will also make some choices from a selection of modules; Thematic Learning in Education, Leadership and Management, Coaching Children in Sport and Disability and Sport. Across the 3 year BA Physical Education degree programme, you will be assessed using a range of methods;

Course Details – Assessment Method

Formative Tasks (5), Essay (6), Presentation or Poster Presentation (7), Portfolio (4), Exam/Seen Exam/Multi-Choice (6), Report (4), Oral Assessment (1), Practical Performance (2), Extended Evaluation (3), Case Study (1), Learning Resource (2), Article (writing for an audience) (1), Review of Literature (1), Action Research Project (1)

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: XC63

Institution code: P63

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Excluding General Studies

Grade P(C+)

Must be achieved from 3 A levels, BTECs or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications

We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs General Studies is excluded.

Pass with 23-45 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction with a minimum of 6 credits at Distinction

or a combination of BTEC Level 3 grades

Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 13%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 11000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Derriford Road
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Plymouth
PL6 8BH

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