Physical Education and Sport (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview

This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning

Are you passionate about physical education and sport? Our foundation year is designed to give you a solid base in sport, physical activity and health. This will allow you to progress onto a full degree.

Our foundation year prepares you to study at university. You’ll learn how to write academically, take notes, and work both independently and as part of a group.

You’ll also explore current issues in sport, physical activity and wellbeing. This will help to build your understanding of the field as a whole, as you engage in key debates and discussions. You’ll then carry out your own project or create a portfolio on a topic of interest. This will develop your academic and research skills.

Upon successful completion of your foundation year, you can progress on to the Physical Education and Sport degree. You’ll learn how to create engaging PE lessons that motivate students of all ages and abilities.

Our degree focuses making sport accessible and fun. You will study how to create inclusive physical education environments and work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You’ll have the opportunity to work in schools, SEND services or sports organisations.

You can also progress onto:

Football Studies BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Sport Business Management BSc (Hons)
Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
Leadership through Outdoor Adventure BA (Hons)
Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Why study with us?

• Develop the knowledge and academic skills you need to prepare you for degree level study.

• You'll be taught by experts with teaching experience in schools, who lead the way in sport research.

• Once you have progressed onto your degree, you'll have the chance to study abroad or complete a year in industry.

What you'll do

• Take part in both classroom and practical lessons with others who share your love of sports.

• Learn about the importance of sport and physical activity from different perspectives, including performance and health.

• Gain key academic skills like how to complete coursework, preparing you for success on your degree.

Future Careers

This foundation year is a fantastic starting point for progression onto our Physical Education and Sport degree. With this degree, you could pursue a career as a:

• Teacher

• Sports coach

• Personal trainer