Physical Education

Why study Physical Education at Liverpool John Moores University?

• The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked first in the North West and top 20 in the world for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2025)

• Delivered by academics with an international research profile and applied teaching experience

• Features a progressive curriculum that becomes increasingly focused and specialised over three years

• Gain real-world experience and skills within the local community through work placements at each level of study and an optional sandwich year

• Aligned with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), ensuring you meet industry standards in the professional standard of Tutor, working in a school environment curriculum and working with children

• Taught in an inclusive, engaging learning environment, led by award-winning practitioners offering care, guidance and support

• 100% of students said this course challenged them to achieve their best work (National Student Survey 2025)

• 97% of students on this course said teaching staff made the subject engaging (National Student Survey 2025)

About your course
This engaging and challenging BSc (Hons) Physical Education course integrates the theoretical and practical aspects of physical education into one exciting degree programme. There continues to be a high demand for graduates with the skills, knowledge and confidence to promote health and fitness, competitive sport and engagement with physical activity in a range of educational, community and other settings. This degree offers you the chance to specialise in physical education, exploring both the theory and practical aspects of the subject.

Students on the course apply their learning in practical physical education sessions, through assignments such as research projects, and work placements in industry. This combination of up-to-date theory and practical application serves our students well as they develop their careers through teacher training programmes, post-graduate study (Master's degrees and PhDs), in education (primary and secondary schools, further education), and at a host of non-teaching areas (businesses, community groups such as charities, and the uniformed services).

During your studies, you will develop your own philosophies and interests while being introduced to innovative concepts of physical education. You will gain a wide variety of essential professional skills and qualities that can form the foundation for a successful career teaching physical education in primary, secondary or further education, though teaching is not the only career pathway available.

The programme synthesises the practical and theoretical aspects of physical education through an extensive range of activities and contexts. You will have the opportunity to take part in innovative entrepreneurial projects by working within sport and physical education in different educational establishments and sporting ventures. This includes excellent work-related learning and placement opportunities with organisations such as LJMU's in-house Sport Start scheme.

You will be assigned a student peer mentor, and this support will be available before you arrive at LJMU and for the duration of your academic studies.

Professional Accreditation
Aligned with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), ensuring you meet industry standards in the professional standard of Tutor, working in a school environment curriculum and working with children

LJMU is a member of ASET, the UK’s leading authority on work-based and placement learning (WBPL). This membership reflects our commitment to providing students with high-quality WBPL experiences that are well-supported and aligned with best practice guidelines.