Physical Education and School Sport (with Foundation Year)

Make a difference to the lives of young people through physical education and school sport. Build the skills for a rewarding career, inspiring children to be more active, and improving their health and wellbeing through sport.

The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress with the full BSc qualification.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant campus brimming with sports activities, and make the most of our purpose built outdoor classroom and brand-new £8.8m sports academy facilities. Benefit from our partnerships with local organisations, including schools, sports clubs, and national bodies and experience supporting sporting events.

Alongside your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your CV with additional qualifications such as the LTA teacher training award, Level 1 certificate in coaching rounders and FA secondary school teachers award. You’ll develop your teaching skills in a range of learning environments such as the swimming pool and outdoor classroom.

This course is perfect for aspiring PE teachers and those who wish to work with young people to develop their health, wellbeing and physical literacy.

Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future.

Compulsory modules include: Coaching and teaching portfolio, Introduction to exercise physiology, Introduction to sport and exercise psychology, Principles of strength and conditioning, Academic skills for sport and exercise scientists, Research and data skills in sport, Introduction to the Sports and Education Industries, Coaching children, Pedagogy in action, School sports development, Developing the professional profile, The sport and exercise scientist, The sport and exercise researcher, Professional development in sport, Advancing the professional profile and Sport research project.
Modules are sometimes subject to change.

Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-physical-education-and-school-sport-with-foundation-year/