BSc (Hons) in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) with Placement

This course is for students who are interested in working in physical education or youth sport, developing sport in communities, helping individuals fulfil their potential in sport and health, as well as those seeking to gain a strong understanding and application of sports coaching principles and practices. You'll explore the sociological, political, pedagogical and psychological factors that influence participation in physical education and sport, and how these relate to sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing. You'll learn how to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate high-quality activities and events aimed at encouraging and enabling people to get involved in sport and physical activity, from grassroots to elite level. You’ll also explore social issues in physical education such as gender, race and religion and inclusive practice. In addition, you'll learn historical and philosophical aspects related to PE. Your studies will be supported by some of the best teaching and sports facilities in the UK that include: state-of-the-art physiology, biomechanics and psychology laboratories; world-class indoor athletics centre; international-standard 400m six-lane athletics track with full field event facilities; large indoor netball hall; multi-use sports centre equipped with squash, basketball and netball courts, as well as a superb climbing wall; members-only fitness suite featuring treadmills, cycles and rowing machines; a weight-training area with free and fixed weights; grass and third-generation (3G) all-weather pitches; outdoor tennis courts. You'll also have the opportunity to carry out a placement as part of your degree. This will give you the type of experience that will enable you to create a standout CV. Our Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) BSc offers one year placement between years two and three, as part of a four year degree.

GCE A Level AAB-BBB, including either Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Maths, Human Biology, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics, or PE.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDM in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Health and Social Care, or most variations of Sport

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma DM in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Health and Social Care, or most variations of Sport AND an A Level grade B in any subject.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate Distinction in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Health and Social Care, or most variations of Sport AND two A Levels at grades BC.

International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points including 5 at Higher Level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Maths, Physics, Human Biology, Psychology, Sport Science, Sociology or PE. GCSE English equivalent Standard Level 5 or Higher Level 4 and Mathematics Standard Level 2 or Higher Level 2

Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Bioscience, Health, Health and Human Science, Forensic Science, Nutrition, Psychology, Science or Sport with 45 credits at Level 3.

T levels : Merit overall in Health or Science

Five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 or above are also required, including English Language and Maths.