University of East Anglia

BSc (Hons) Physical Education, Sport and Health with a Year Abroad

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. 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

  • Year abroad in third year at global partner institutions
  • Extended work placement to build real-world skills
  • Optional topics include sports psychology, policy and partnerships
  • Study human body and physical activity's impact on wellbeing
  • Taught by leading researchers in elite performance and health promotion
  • Learn training techniques for beginners through to elite athletes

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
  • Sports coach
  • Health promotion officer
  • Sports development officer
  • Fitness instructor
  • Sport and physical activity policy 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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