Physical Education and Sport BA (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The University of Northampton’s degree in Physical Education and Sport BA degree explores the ways that sport, physical education and physical activity are organised across schools and local communities. During this physical education course, you are encouraged to think critically about current and historical practice in sport and physical education and reflect on your own experiences. A strong emphasis is placed on the application of theory to understanding real-world issues such as barriers to participation, performance pathways, coaching and teaching practice and government influence on sport.
You will use this understanding in completing your assignments, these can take the form of essays, presentations, practical assessments, and posters. This physical education degree allows you to study key disciplines within sport and physical education such as pedagogy, inclusive practice and physical development. It also includes an opportunity to undertake a work placement at a local sport or physical education provider.
We have lots of partnerships with our local schools and large sporting organisations such as Northampton Saints, Northampton Swim Club, Northamptonshire Sport and Northampton Town Football Club.
Key highlights
- Work placement opportunity with a local sport or physical education provider
- Partnerships with local schools, Northampton Saints and Northampton Town FC
- Study pedagogy, inclusive practice and physical development
- Applies theory to participation barriers, performance pathways and government influence
- Varied assessment including essays, presentations, practical assessments and posters
- Explores how sport and PE are organised across schools and communities
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A typical offer for this PE degree: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level
- BTEC: DMM — A typical offer for this PE degree: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level
- T-level: Merit — A typical offer for this PE degree: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Sports development officer
- Sports coach
- Physical activity officer
- Community sport coordinator
- Teaching assistant (physical education)
- PE teacher (after further teacher training)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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