
BSc (Hons) Physical Education with a Year Abroad
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Prepare for your future career in teaching Physical Education (PE) at UEA, home to the renowned School of Education and Lifelong Learning and the Norfolk School Games. Dive into the dynamic world of physical education and learn how to inspire and engage the next generation. On this BSc Physical Education with a Year Abroad course, 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 learn to design and deliver effective teaching sessions, understand the policy contexts of physical education, and develop a broad teaching toolkit. You’ll explore both traditional and alternative sports, examine government policy, and acquire practical teaching skills. Hands-on research and experience are emphasised, and you’ll undertake a rewarding extended work placement to enhance your real-world skills.
You’ll also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including the world-class Sportspark at the heart of our Active Campus. In your third year, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions across the globe. Previous students have studied in Europe, Asia, Australasia, and North America.
Key highlights
- Third year abroad at partner institutions across the globe
- Extended work placement to build real-world teaching skills
- Learn to design and deliver effective PE teaching sessions
- Explore traditional and alternative sports alongside government policy
- Study the human body and physical activity's impact on wellbeing
- Access to the Sportspark facilities at the heart of an Active Campus
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Science
- 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
- Physical Education teacher (after postgraduate teacher training)
- Sports coach
- Sports development officer
- School sport coordinator
- Physical activity and health 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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