Challenge yourself with a degree in physical education, at one of the UK’s best university sports facilities. Our Physical Education BSc provides the future generation of educators with a sprint start into the Physical Education curriculum, including areas such as games, athletics, aquatics, outdoor and adventurous activities, and dance. 

You’ll learn how to link theory with practice whilst enjoying the extensive sporting facilities at UEA. You will develop your skills as an educator within the highly regarded School of Education and Lifelong Learning with an embedded placement and research experience as part of the course. 

On this course, you’ll spend your third year studying abroad before returning to UEA for your final year.

ABOUT

In your first year you’ll explore the key areas underpinning the study of physical education, sport and fitness, and sport and physical activity development. Through core modules in the areas of psychology, physiology, skill acquisition and health, you’ll discover factors influencing the performance, participation and development of individuals within physical education, sport and physical activity settings. You’ll also gain delivery specific knowledge across a range of games activities. 

We attract students from a range of academic backgrounds, so the module Academic and Professional Practice is designed to facilitate a smooth transition into higher education study for everyone, and will enable you to test out your preferences through voluntary work. 

We operate a common suite of Year 1 modules in our Physical Education, Sport and Health cluster, which means you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to one of the following courses after Year 1: 

• BSc Physical Education, Sport and Health 

• BSc Sports Development 

• BSc Physical Activity and Health 

In your second and fourth years you’ll study a combination of compulsory and optional modules covering different aspects of the physical education curriculum and landscape. 

In your final year you’ll also complete a research project under the supervision of a lecturer who’s actively engaged in research. This is a great opportunity to delve into an area you’re passionate about in physical education or another related area. You’ll get the chance to collect and analyse data, turning those findings into a substantial research report. This will help you demonstrate a wide range of applicable workplace skills. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue a range of nationally accredited coaching and officiating awards alongside the set curriculum. All of these will enhance your employability and widen your horizons. 

We have support from an excellent careers adviser who will support you with your personal development and any applications into teacher training programmes post-graduation. 

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

On this course you’ll get an insight into how other countries and cultures approach sport and fitness by spending a year studying abroad. You can study at one of our partner universities in North America, Australia and New Zealand.

Your time abroad will be an invaluable academic and cultural experience, one that most students consider to be the highlight of their time at university. It will also demonstrate your adaptability and resilience to future employers.

AFTER THE COURSE

You will graduate as a skilled and confident advocate for all forms of physical education. You will be well placed to enter a range of sectors and organisations including teaching at primary, secondary or further education level, educational research, education consultancy, higher level teaching assistant or within the sports coaching sector.

You will also graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress to a PGCE in either primary school teaching or secondary physical education teaching. In addition, many of our graduates decide to continue their studies with postgraduate courses such as Sports Science, Coaching Studies, Strength and Conditioning, Physiotherapy or Master’s by Research.

CAREER DESTINATIONS

• Secondary school teacher

• Primary school teacher

• Further education lecturer

• Educational training and development

• Sport coaching delivery and development

• Education consultancy