Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physical Education and School Sport Sheffield Hallam University - Collegiate Campus, UK

Develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of physical education, enhancing your ability to apply them in a variety of educational settings.

• Develop subject knowledge and understanding of the concepts, processes and content of the National Curriculum for Physical Education (PE) in primary, secondary and further education.
• Put yourself in a strong position to apply for teacher training and postgraduate study.
• Develop personal and interpersonal qualities that prepare you to be a skilful practitioner in educational and managerial settings.
• Explore contemporary issues that influence the wider context of PE and school sport.

PE teachers can transform young people's lives. On this course you prepare for this rewarding career by studying physical education and school sports, including practical activities, sport science, sociology and philosophy, research and developing professional practice.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The physical education profession can involve physically strenuous, psychologically demanding and emotionally taxing work. The teaching is based on learning principles that involve you in scholarships that are collaborative and which prepare you for professional development.

The course is structured around a combination of taught, directed and self-directed learning opportunities. You are expected to undertake multiple roles and staff will help you build your skills.

You learn through

• Lectures
• Practical workshops
• Work placements
• Coursework
• Examinations

You may also be able to work or study abroad with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.