Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Start your journey towards a career in teaching by studying a course designed to deliver engaging theoretical and industry-relevant practical skills in the field of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport (PEPAS) • Gain the knowledge and skills associated with designing, delivering and reviewing physical education content across all school levels, in community settings and to special populations • Build practical experience by undertaking school-based work placements and attending field trips to locations across the UK. You can even apply for bursaries to complete international work experience opportunities, including in Fiji • Make the most of the facilities within our exceptional sports centre • Be inspired by our enthusiastic and expert staff who boast a wealth of professional experience in the sport and educational arenas • ▼ Human Performance Unit The Human Performance Unit has been established to provide expert sport science services to sports clubs and individual athletes from beginners to elite performers.
Key highlights
- School-based work placements and field trips across the UK
- Bursaries available for international work experience, including in Fiji
- Design, deliver and review PE across all school levels
- Covers teaching in community settings and to special populations
- Access to an on-site sports centre and Human Performance Unit
- Taught by staff with professional sport and education experience
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Physical education teacher (after teacher training)
- Sports coach
- Sports development officer
- Community physical activity coordinator
- School sport coordinator
- Outdoor activities instructor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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