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Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.

Course description

Interested in sport coaching as a form of education? Keen to study a sport degree that will put you on the pathway to a teaching career? Realise your ambitions on this challenging and vibrant new course.

  • Choose a four-year course which includes a foundation year for an invaluable introduction to your studies
  • Fulfil your potential: the foundation year route is for you if you are pursuing a change of career or exploring a new subject area
  • Gain an impressive combination of skills relating to sport coaching, teaching and education
  • Be inspired by our strong network of contacts including professional coaches, elite athletes and educational leaders
  • Build the ideal platform to progress to teacher training opportunities such as a PGCE
  • Deliver sports sessions to groups of different ages and abilities to develop your practical skills
  • Work with sports clubs, schools and community organisations for vital experience in real-world settings
  • Benefit from exceptional facilities including our new multi-purpose Sports Centre and state-of-the-art laboratories
  • Learn from staff who are highly experienced in both the sport and educational arenas

Bringing together the art and science of both sport and education, this inspiring degree will build your academic and practical skills in equal measure. It is now available as a four-year course with a foundation year to give you a strong basis for your future studies and career.

How you will learn

This course is delivered using a variety of traditional and contemporary teaching and learning methods. These include lectures, tutorials, and practicals, as well as innovative approaches using information technology. A student-centred approach is adopted throughout and considerable emphasis is put on experiential learning, as well as the practical application of underpinning principles.

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used during the course, which include essays, written and practical exams, reports, portfolios, and presentations. In addition to final module assessments, students will receive feedback on their performance throughout the course enabling learning and progression.

Careers

One of the major benefits of this degree is that it paves the way to such a wide variety of careers. Your qualification will set you apart as a versatile and resourceful graduate with a strong set of transferable skills.

You could choose to chart your future career in sport coaching, in education or in a combination of both. There are also interesting roles in broader areas such as physical activity co-ordination, sport and health development, fitness and recreation management, and health promotion.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,500 students from over 100 countries, studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offer extraordinary support during your studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet you in your home country to share information and insights about life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    43rd out of 91 10

    66th out of 86 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    137 61%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    33rd

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    45th

    14
  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    129 61%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    70th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    30th

    8

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