Course Summary

PE teachers can transform young people's lives. On this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of Physical Education (PE) in schools and wider communities, which will allow you to make a real difference to the development of young people. Throughout this Foundation Degree, you will develop your teaching, learning and leadership skills, enabling you to become a highly employable expert on PE and school sport. It aims to develop subject knowledge and understanding of the concepts, processes and content of the National Curriculum for Physical Education (PE) in primary, secondary and further education. Over the duration of the course, you will develop skills in a range of sports including traditional sports, aquatics and outdoor adventure, benefiting from learning at world class sports facilities such as the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield. You’ll also have the opportunity to achieve a range of additional qualifications such as NGB Level 1 and 2 Coaching Awards, alongside the 1st4sport Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport. You will be supported to gain experience of working in primary and secondary school settings, all of which will allow you to secure various paid roles in a PE school setting. In undertaking this course, you will have the opportunity to inspire young people to get active and develop essential life skills through PE and school sport. This will enable you to play a pivotal role in improving young people’s physical, social and emotional development. You will develop your personal and interpersonal qualities that prepare you to be a skilful practitioner in educational settings. You will also explore contemporary issues that influence the wider context of PE and school sport, putting you in the privileged position of being able to transform the lives of young people. Your primary location of study will be Hillsborough Campus but some of the course will also be delivered at external venues: The Sheffield College, City Campus (Games - Practical Activities Module) Sheffield Workshop Gymnastics, London Road (Gymnastics - Practical Activities Module) OAA facilities, inc. a residential in the Peak/Lake District (Outdoor And Adventurous Activities Module) English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (Applied Athletic, Aquatic And Dance Activities Module) Hillsborough Leisure Centre (Applied Athletic, Aquatic And Dance Activities Module) Applicants who study a SHU-validated Foundation Degree will receive an offer for their designated full time honours degree progression route at Sheffield Hallam University provided that they submit an application via UCAS within the deadline. The offer of a place on the Level 6 BSc(Hons) PE and School Sport degree made by the University will be subject to: Successful completion of the Foundation Degree programme and a minimum average grade of 55% at Level 5   Submission of a satisfactory personal statement and reference Meeting the University's literacy and numeracy requirements Satisfying any additional specific course requirements for entry to the designated progression route (eg., successful completion of associated transition studies, portfolio, interview or any non-academic conditions) Upon completion of the full BSc(Hons) PE and School Sport, you will be in a strong position to apply for teacher training and postgraduate study, such as: PGCE Primary or Secondary Initial Teacher Training (School’s Direct) Postgraduate study (eg various Masters degrees in Sport, Physical Activity, and Education)

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Developing Professional Practice - 20 credits Games - Practical Activites - 20 credits Gymnastics - Practical Activities - 20 credits Introduction to thinking sociologically and philosophically - 20 credits Outdoor and Adventurous Activities - 20 credits Sport Science One - 20 credits Year 2 Applied Athletic, Aquatic and Dance Activities - 40 credits Developing Professional Practice Two - 20 credits Research in Physical education - 20 credits Applied Sport, Exercise and Health Science - 20 credits Socio-cultural Impacts on PE and School Sport - 20 credits

Course Details – Assessment Method

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 to build your personal and academic skills. You will learn through: Lectures - including guest speakers Seminars Practical workshops - performance and assessment Work placements Coursework Examinations

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: SP11

Institution code: S22

Campus Name: Hillsborough Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

64 UCAS points from one of the following: A Levels / AVCE / BTEC National Diploma / Access to Higher Education qualification

It is strongly recommended you have GCSE English Language & Maths at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) to access this course as it is a requirement for progression to top up to honours degree. Applicants who do not should contact the Course Leader to discuss studying these qualifications alongside the Foundation Degree. All students over the age of 21 will be considered, including those without formal qualifications.   We strongly recommend that you tell us about any long term health conditions or disabilities you may have. This is so we can assess whether we can deliver the course in such a way that you can meet the course requirements and take part without disadvantage. You can contact the course leader to discuss any issues you may have.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 7500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
Scotland 7500.0 Year 1
Wales 7500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Granville Road
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Sheffield
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