Physical Education (Accelerated)

With our accelerated PE degree, you can take your passion for sport, fitness and education to the next level and become an enthusiastic sports practitioner in just two years.

The 2-year course combines research, anatomy & physiology, sport psychology, and analysis of performance with inclusive core teaching practices.

– just the same as our standard 3-year degree. You’ll explore how to deliver engaging curriculum-based PE, as well as extra-curricular sessions that encourage lifelong participation. You’ll look at how to maintain young people’s relationships with sport and exercise and explore why some don’t engage.

With regular opportunities to deliver in real-life settings using technology to support you, you will gain practical experience and build the confidence to achieve your goals as a teacher, educator, and sporting advocate.

If you’re looking for a 2-year physical education degree in Manchester, check out our accelerated BA (Hons) Physical Education and unlock your greatness at UA92.

With a starting salary of nearly £29,000, you might want to go on to become a qualified PE teacher, by completing a one-year PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) after your PE degree at UA92.

But if you’re keen to get stuck in sooner, there are plenty of jobs you can dive into straight after an accelerated BA (Hons) degree.

You might want to go into community sports coaching, community outreach activities, youth work, charity work, or become a fitness instructor. Whatever your goal, you’ll get there faster with an accelerated BA (Hons) Physical Education degree at UA92.

Alongside your course modules, you will engage with the 92 Programme, which is built into every degree and tailored to each subject area.

Engaging with the 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and will count towards your overall grade.

Through taught sessions, immersive experiences and coaching, you will build confidence, resilience, wellness, self-reflection and professionalism, skills designed to support your future success.

Level 4 Modules

Module 1- Introduction to Teaching in Physical Education

Discover the foundations of teaching in PE! This module is your first step into the world of physical education teaching. You’ll explore how PE is delivered in schools, learn about lesson planning, and gain hands-on experience through industry observations. Whether you’re aiming for a teaching career or want to understand how learning happens in sport settings, this module sets the stage.

Module 2- Developing Active Lifestyles

This module introduces you to the key principles behind creating and sustaining healthy, active lifestyles. You’ll explore how physical activity supports both physical and mental wellbeing, learn the fundamentals of movement skills, and discover how to inspire lifelong participation in sport and exercise. With a strong focus on physical literacy, you’ll see how active living can help people thrive in education, sport, and everyday life.

Module 3- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Discover how the human body works! This module introduces you to the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the body’s major systems, including the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. You’ll learn how these systems respond to exercise, and how this knowledge applies to sport, education, and physical activity. Through practical workshops and applied tasks, you’ll develop the skills to collect, analyse, and interpret physiological data.

Module 4- Introduction to Sports and Exercise Psychology

Understand the mind behind performance! This module introduces you to the psychological principles that shape sport, exercise, and physical activity. You’ll explore topics such as motivation, confidence, stress, behaviour change, and the benefits of physical activity for wellbeing. Through practical tasks and applied case studies, you’ll learn how psychology supports performance, participation, and health.

Level 5 Modules

Module 1- Analysis of Performance

Unlock the science behind sporting success! This module dives into how performance is analysed in sport, education, and physical activity. Learn how to use technology and data to evaluate and improve performance, and present your findings like a pro.

Module 2- Applied Research Practices

Develop the skills to turn ideas into evidence! This module equips you with the knowledge and tools to plan, design, and evaluate research in sport, exercise, education, and health settings. You’ll learn how to critically review literature, design projects, manage data responsibly, and address ethical considerations. By working on a feasibility study, you’ll gain practical experience in preparing for independent research while sharpening your analytical and critical thinking skills.

Module 3- Teaching Contemporary Sport in Physical Education

Bring modern sports into the PE lesson! This module focuses on delivering inclusive and engaging PE lessons using contemporary sports. You’ll learn how to plan and teach lessons that meet diverse learner needs, while developing your understanding of professional teaching standards and pedagogical constructs.

Module 4- Teaching Traditional Sport in Physical Education

Rediscover the classics of school sport! This module focuses on delivering high-quality, inclusive PE lessons using traditional sports. You’ll learn how to apply teaching standards and use sport principles to create engaging and differentiated lessons for diverse learners.

Level 6 Modules

Module 1- Applied Teaching and Learning in Physical Education

Take your teaching to the next level! This module is all about applying your teaching skills in real-world settings. You’ll have real world opportunities to experience PE sessions, reflect on your practice, and build a professional portfolio aligned with national teaching standards. It’s your chance to demonstrate confidence, creativity, and inclusivity in the classroom.

Module 2- Strategy for School Sport and P.E

This module empowers you to explore the strategic role of PE and school sport in society. You’ll learn how to design impactful programmes, engage with stakeholders, and understand the broader responsibilities of educators beyond the classroom.

Module 3 (Elective Module)- Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition

Explore how people learn and master movement! This module develops your understanding of motor learning and control theories, with a focus on how skills are acquired and refined. You’ll critically evaluate concepts of skill acquisition, analyse performance data, and design interventions that enhance movement and performance across sport, exercise, health, and education settings. By combining theory with applied practice, you’ll learn how to optimise strategies that improve learning and skill execution.

Module 4 (Elective Module)- Applied Multi-Disciplinary Practices

Bring disciplines together for holistic impact! This module prepares you to work across multiple fields by exploring the bio-psycho-social, technical, and tactical needs of participants in education, health, sport, and physical activity settings. You’ll engage with holistic development models, learn how multi-disciplinary teams collaborate, and design evidence-based strategies to meet diverse needs. Through applied tasks, you’ll sharpen your ability to integrate knowledge and work effectively with others to solve complex challenges.

Module 5- Independent Research Project

Take charge of your own research journey! This capstone module gives you the opportunity to design and deliver an independent project in an area of your choice within sport, exercise, health, or education. Whether you choose a dissertation, action research, work-based project, or another format, you’ll apply the skills gained throughout your degree to investigate a real-world issue with practical impact. With the support of an academic supervisor, you’ll manage every stage, from proposal and data collection to analysis, reporting, and reflection.