BSc (Hons) Physical Education, Sport and Health
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Shape the future of Physical Education, sport, and health at UEA, where theory combines with real-world experience. Spark your creativity and fuel your passion for a transformative career in this dynamic field. You’ll build a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of physical education, sport, and health while studying the human body and the positive impact of physical activity on wellbeing.
You’ll discover expert training techniques to boost health, happiness, and performance, for everyone from absolute beginners to elite athletes. You’ll have the flexibility to tailor your studies to your interests, exploring topics such as sports psychology, policy and partnerships, and the science of physical activity. You’ll work with experts in physical education, elite performance, and health promotion who are leading researchers and practitioners in their fields.
Hands-on research and experience are emphasised, and you’ll undertake an extended work placement to enhance your real-world skills.
Key highlights
- Extended work placement to develop real-world professional skills
- Study the human body and physical activity's impact on wellbeing
- Learn training techniques for beginners through to elite athletes
- Optional topics include sports psychology, policy and partnerships
- Taught by leading researchers in elite performance and health promotion
- Strong emphasis on hands-on research and practical experience
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Science
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — Typical UK Entry Requirements: A levels ABB Contextual offer: BBC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual offer: DMM BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers Combinations of BTEC and A Levels Access to HE Diploma Pass Access…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3; with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3
- A-level: ABB — Typical UK Entry Requirements: A levels ABB Contextual offer: BBC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual offer: DMM BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers Combinations of BTEC and A Levels Access to HE Diploma Pass Access…
- A-level: BBC — contextual offer
- BTEC: DMM — contextual offer
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB Scottish Advanced Highers BCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB Scottish Advanced Highers BCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Scottish Highers: AAABB — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB Scottish Advanced Highers BCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- PE teacher (with further teacher training)
- Sports development officer
- Health promotion officer
- Sports coach
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Physical activity and wellbeing officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 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 East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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