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Physical Education

Entry requirements


UCAS Tariff

104

GCSE Maths and English, Grade C/4 or above also required.

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Sport and exercise sciences

**Your Exciting Journey in Physical Education Starts at Worcester – Where Passion for Teaching and Sport Unites!**

**Explore Physical Education at Worcester**

Join us for your next steps in this exciting time in your life. Physical Education at Worcester provides you with a variety of teaching and learning experiences to challenge your thinking and develop skills beyond the subject; from critical thinking, to technology, all will enhance your employability skills ready for the next step in your career. Our course has been specially tailored to meet the changing demands of work in the 21st century, whilst providing you with relevant experiences in the world of PE.

**Key Highlights of studying PE at Worcester University**

- We are a small course, so you’ll never be a just another student at Worcester. We individually know every student, allowing the PE team to provide personalised support throughout your time with us.

- During your first year (level 4) you will study fundamental modules common across PE, coaching and development. The broad based start to your degree provides opportunity for you to be confident in your choice as you gain more knowledge and learn about your degree subject. The course design however facilitates the flexibility for you to progress onto one of the related degrees at the end of level the first year.

- The module design means that you will have the opportunity to specialise in Adapted Physical Education, should this become an area of interest.

- The module design means you’ll be working within your own course and other courses, allowing you to build close ties with the students on your course, but develop friendships with students across other sport related courses.

- Throughout the three years you will have numerous opportunities to work with children and young people to apply and develop your teaching and learning knowledge and practice, in preparation for a final year work experience module.

- The Physical Education course perfectly positions you to apply for Initial Teacher Education courses in the primary and secondary education sector.

- Our graduates go onto a variety of careers following their degree, from teaching to outdoor instructors, to working within the public sector, event management and applying for higher degrees.

- Our Physical Education team are all experienced and passionate lecturers, experts in teaching and learning to provide you with valuable learning experiences.

**Why choose Worcester for Physical Education?**

- Scholarship Opportunities: Apply for a sports scholarship and/or aim to achieve an academic scholarship to support your academic journey and foster your talents.

- Additional Qualifications: Seize the chance to gain coaching awards and engage in sports-related volunteering and study abroad opportunities.

- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Benefit from exceptional resources, including the inclusive University Arena, our award-winning library The Hive, 4G AstroTurfs, and a high-tech fitness gym with free membership for all first-year students living in halls.

- Recognition for Excellence: Join a university consistently ranked top in the UK for Quality Education and Gender Equality.

- Top 25%: Our sport related courses were ranked into the top 25% of UK Universities and 13th for overall student satisfaction in The Complete University Guide in 2022.

- Barrier-Breaking Approach: Be part of a university dedicated to providing opportunities for all, regardless of background or ability.

**Discover Physical Education at Worcester's Open Days**

Get an authentic feel of student life at Worcester. Chat with our friendly staff, students, and graduates, and find out what makes studying Physical Education at Worcester so special.

Modules

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Assessment methods

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The Uni


Course location:

University of Worcester

Department:

School of Sport and Exercise Science

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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.

89%
Sport and exercise sciences

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

94%
Staff make the subject interesting
93%
Staff are good at explaining things
94%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
88%
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

84%
Library resources
83%
IT resources
87%
Course specific equipment and facilities
94%
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?

94%
UK students
6%
International students
63%
Male students
37%
Female students
56%
2:1 or above
16%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
D

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.

£17,000
med
Average annual salary
98%
med
Employed or in further education
63%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

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

£21k

£21k

£25k

£25k

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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