Sport, Coaching and Physical Education BA (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This wide-ranging course gives you the flexibility to choose a sociological or health pathway, allowing you to specialise in your final year of study. Led by an academic team at the cutting edge of teaching and research in this field, your learning combines theory of teaching and lab work with practical activities including an exciting outdoor and adventure education experience. You experience working with and teaching children through on-campus visits from schools or community work.
There are also opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills through placements with our official partners Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC as well as other sporting organisations. Successfully completing the course opens the way to becoming a teacher of physical or primary education, after completing a PGCE year. We increase the employability of our graduates by being a Higher Education Partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
We also have Rugby Football Union (RFU) recognised and accredited training facilities, equipment and programme for Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) Level 2, an additional pitch-side trauma course.
Key highlights
- Choose a sociological or health pathway to specialise in final year
- Placements with partners Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC
- Teach children through on-campus school visits or community work
- Outdoor and adventure education experience alongside lab work
- Higher Education Partner of CIMSPA to boost graduate employability
- RFU-accredited PHICIS Level 2 pitch-side trauma course available
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: dbs_check — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentAn Enhanced DBS check is required
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentAn Enhanced DBS check is required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Physical education teacher (after PGCE)
- Primary school teacher (after PGCE)
- Sports coach
- Sports development officer
- Outdoor education instructor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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