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Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Want to combine your interest in sport with a career in education? Covering practical and academic skills, this course offers a smooth transition to teacher training and roles in sport environments.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:

INDUSTRY APPROVED: We have developed this course in consultation with key stakeholders from both the sports industry and the education sector so that it matches employers鈥� needs. You鈥檒l engage with our extensive professional networks, including opportunities for work experience, coaching practice and industry-backed research.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE: Our links with sports clubs, schools, colleges, and local authorities will open doors for you to undertake work placements, coaching practice and research. You鈥檒l also get involved in delivering sport sessions to groups of different ages and abilities; an experience that will help you stand out in the job market.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Enhance your skills portfolio and take part in additional training to add further professional qualifications to your CV, including coaching badges and other awards given by the national governing bodies for specific sports.

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING: Discover vital insights into the importance of the sport coach as an educator, drawing on disciplines such as educational psychology and human development.

HEAR FROM THE PROFESSIONALS: We regularly invite professional coaches, elite athletes and education specialists to deliver guest lectures and share their remarkable experiences with you.

EXPERT TEACHING: You鈥檒l learn from highly qualified experts who boast a wealth of professional experience - tutors who themselves combine education and sport every day in their work.

WHAT YOU'LL COVER: You鈥檒l study core modules in Sport and Education, to provide you with a fundamental understanding and the practical skills and experiences to work within a sport and education environment. You鈥檒l then go on to advance your knowledge of the principles of training and have the opportunity to apply this within community initiatives. In your final year, learning how to be adaptive and manage behaviour will prepare you for a dynamic, hands-on career in sport education.

HOW YOU'RE ASSESSED: A variety of assessment methods are used during the course, which include essays, written and practical exams, reports, portfolios, and presentations. In addition to final module assessments, you will receive feedback on your performance throughout the course enabling learning and progression.

YOUR CAREER: Discover a wide range of career opportunities when you graduate from this course - you can opt to take one of the many routes into teaching sport and physical education by completing the PGCE relevant to the age group you鈥檇 like to teach, or you may choose to work in sport development or coaching environments.

STUDY OPTIONS: This course is available with a Foundation Year option. This course is also available with an Industrial Placement Year.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,000 students from more than 100 countries, studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    43rd out of 91 10

    66th out of 86 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    137 61%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    33rd

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    45th

    14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    129 61%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    70th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    30th

    8

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