BSc Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year

The BSc Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year is designed for students who want to pursue careers in physical education or sports-related fields but do not meet direct entry requirements for a degree. The foundation year develops essential study skills and subject knowledge, preparing students for the following degree programme. Students are trained in the core of physical education and sport, and the science behind it.

Important areas covered in this course include physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and sociology in sport and education contexts. Students have the opportunity to work with or observe professionals and industry experts and use advanced sports labs in which they will be able to conduct performance-related experiments and put theoretical knowledge into practice.

The course is conducted using methods that include lectures, seminars, practical lab sessions, and tutorials, totalling around 10–14 contact hours per week. Assessment involves coursework, reports, presentations, lab portfolios, and a final individual study or dissertation in the third year.

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is a public research university located in Canterbury, Kent, England. The university was founded as a Church of England college for teacher training in 1962 and gained university status in 2005. It has a student population of approximately 22,000.

CCCU features a welcoming campus community and provides specialist resources, including SportsLab, sports performance labs, and the Polofarm Sports Club, which features indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The university has maintained a strong reputation for student learning, teacher training, education, and employability.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas such as medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts, maintaining an applied, research-informed learning approach.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, which should contain their reasons for applying to the course and any academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic or employer is required. Students can also upload a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants generally require a DDE at  A-Level.
• Relevant equivalents such as BTEC - MPP and Access to HE Diplomas (Pass 45 Credits) are considered.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

The tuition fee for this course with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500 for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.

Canterbury Christ Church University awards scholarships to international students to support them financially. Some of these scholarships, including the Academic Excellence Scholarship, the Career Development Fund, the Bell Scholarship and others, are offered to students when certain eligibility criteria are met.

Graduates of BSc Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science may pursue job roles such as:

• PE Teacher
• Sports Scientist
• Biomechanist
• Performance Analyst
• Fitness Coach
• Sports Development Officer

Interested applicants can apply for the course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.