Physical Education and School Sport BA (Hons)

Do you have a passion for sport and inspiring young people to get active? Our physical education and school sport degree will give you the tools to promote the benefits of movement. Our course combines theory and practical sessions, giving you the opportunity for hands-on learning in our outstanding sports facilities.

We’ll help you build on your skills and sporting know-how year on year. You’ll become confident working in a school setting in children’s physical activity and health, or youth sport. Start with the basics of the developmental processes, from birth to physical maturity. Then combine this with an understanding of movement skills.

We’ll explore areas like growth and movement development. We’ll look in-depth at the complexities involved with physical activity such as the impact of children’s backgrounds and their learning environments. Everything you learn will align with the fundamentals of teaching young people. You’ll develop skills in critical evaluation and data analysis, and graduate with key transferable research skills.

With a broad understanding of the key age groups, you’ll know the key similarities and differences between them. This course is the perfect springboard for a career in youth sport or children’s physical activity and health. Or if you decide you want to teach, you’ll be ready to move on to a PGCE.

A CIMSPA endorsed degree

Our Physical Education and School Sports degree is endorsed against the professional standards of CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity. You will gain student membership of CIMSPA, for the duration of your degree. This will give you access to resources, guest lectures, work placement opportunities and more.

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Your future career

You’ll leave Edge Hill prepared for a wide range of career pathways in physical education and school sport. The most popular career pathway for graduates of this course is to work as a PE teacher in secondary schools, following the completion of a PGCE.

Your skills can also be transferred to the sports industry or similar occupations. Some students may also choose to complete a Masters or go on to start their own business.

After their time in the classroom, previous students have fulfilled exciting roles such as:

• Physical Education Lecturer
• Secondary School Science Teacher
• Physical Education Officer
• Education Mental Health Practitioner
• Subject Coordinator of Physical Education
• Trainer in a corporate gym

Kickstart your career right away or take some time to further your studies. A PGCE in Secondary Education is a common postgraduate study option. You could also complete a PGCE in early years or primary education – and you’ll be well placed to become the Physical Education subject lead within a school.