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Physical Education, Sport and Health with a Year Abroad

Entry requirements


A level

A,B,B

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,C,C

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects are: Health, Healthcare Science and Science.

UCAS Tariff

128-153

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time with time abroad | 2024

Subjects

Sports coaching

Sports development

Sports studies

Sport and exercise sciences

Exercise for health

**Overview**
Train for a boundary-pushing career in Physical Education, Sport, and Health. If you are interested in working across the diverse and exhilarating landscape of sport and physical activity, but not quite sure what this looks like yet, then this degree is for you.

Supported by the highly regarded School of Education and Lifelong Learning, you’ll develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills, through an innovative blend of teaching methods and hands-on research.

The course is enriched with an embedded placement opportunity and an empirical research experience. Such activities will further equip you with everything you’ll need for a successful career in physical activity and health promotion following graduation.

Challenge yourself to explore a broad range of topics. Be courageous and embrace a sector that is diverse, fast paced, and in need of future practitioners who can adapt to change.

On this course, you’ll spend your third year studying abroad before returning to UEA for your final year.

**About This Course**
The UEA SportsPark is a multi-million-pound sports facility and is what we call home for both classroom and practical teaching.

Our staff are active researchers and practitioners within the field. Their expertise informs module content and highlights key developments within the sector.

In year 1, you’ll explore the fundamental principles underpinning the study of physical education, sport and health. Modules are designed to facilitate a smooth transition into higher education study for everyone.

We operate a common suite of Year 1 modules in our Physical Education, Sport and Health (PESH) cluster, which means you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to one of the following courses after Year 1, if you have discovered an alternative career route:

- BSc Physical Activity and Health

- BSc Physical Education

- BSc Sports Development

In years 2 and 4, you’ll be autonomous in choosing from a menu of module choices covering different aspects of the Physical Education, Sport and Health landscape.

Your third year will be spent at one of our partner institutions in North America, Australia and New Zealand, where you’ll have the opportunity to discover how other countries and cultures approach physical activity, health, physical education and sport development.

In your final year, you’ll undertake an empirical research project which will allow you to delve into an area you are passionate about. By Year 4, you’ll have mastered a range of employability, professional and personal skills, applicable to your aspiring workplace.

While undertaking this course, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue a variety of nationally accredited coaching and physical activity activator awards. All of these will enhance your employability and broaden your horizons.

We have support from an excellent Careers Central Advisers, who will support you with your personal and professional development and applications into relevant sector roles.

**Disclaimer**

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
International
£20,600
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of East Anglia UEA

Department:

School of Education and Lifelong Learning

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

88%
Sports coaching
88%
Sports development
88%
Sports studies
88%
Sport and exercise sciences
88%
Exercise for health

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sport and exercise sciences

Teaching and learning

83%
Staff make the subject interesting
95%
Staff are good at explaining things
84%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
93%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

80%
Library resources
86%
IT resources
90%
Course specific equipment and facilities
79%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

97%
UK students
3%
International students
53%
Male students
47%
Female students
66%
2:1 or above
10%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
B
C

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sport and exercise sciences

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£17,893
med
Average annual salary
96%
low
Employed or in further education
58%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

25%
Sports and fitness occupations
21%
Childcare and related personal services
12%
Teaching and educational professionals

One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Sport and exercise sciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£16k

£16k

£23k

£23k

£23k

£23k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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