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Physical Education and School Sport

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2026-2027
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Course summary

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Course summary

  • Prepare for a fulfilling career in education, school sport, physical activity, and health

  • Learn teaching techniques from experts and find out how to make young people passionate about movement

  • Access world-leading facilities such as Ponds Forge and the English Institute of Sport

  • Apply your practical skills and knowledge in real-life situations with work placements

  • Develop the skills to succeed in sport, health and educational environments

Are you driven by a love for sports and want to help people to embrace physical activity? On the Physical Education and School Sport course, you will explore a wide range of topics to prepare you for the world of physical education and school sports – from practical activities and developing professional practice to sport science, sociology, philosophy and research.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Sport-and-physical-activity/BSc-Honours-Physical-Education-and-School-Sport/Full-time

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
C603
Institution code:
S21

Sheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
C603
Institution code:
S21

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 4 other sport and exercise sciences courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Sheffield Hallam University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BBC Most common
  1. ABB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

97% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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83 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

91 Go onto work and study

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