BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sport
Lincoln, United Kingdom
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* late applications will be considered if suitable vacancies remain
Key Summary
About: Lincoln's BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sport is a multidisciplinary undergraduate programme using research and policy to develop knowledge and skills for the physical education sector. It targets those who want to work with young people in schools or youth sport settings and includes practical sessions, school placements. The programme is CIMSPA‑endorsed (Working with Children); a small admin charge applies. Information correct at publishing (October 2024).
Career Outcomes: Graduates moved into school‑centred teacher training and PGCEs to become PE teachers across Lincoln and the UK. You may enter Master’s in education, Armed Forces, sports development, coaching, or youth work.
Physical education is an important vehicle for improving health, behaviour, sports participation, and performance, and as such continues to have political and educational significance across the UK.
Lincoln's BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sport degree is a multi-disciplinary programme. It utilises current research, policy, and practice in order to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding relevant to the physical education and sport sector.
The course has been designed for those who have the desire to work with young people in schools or youth sports settings, and engagement in real-world activities is integral to the programme. Students can develop their teaching abilities, knowledge, and experience of curriculum activities while having opportunities to gain experience through practical sessions and placements in schools.
CIMSPA Endorsement
This programme is endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) for Working with Children. This endorsement demonstrates the University's commitment to ensuring students' teaching and learning is aligned to industry standards. For a student to register with CIMSPA and arrange certification for professional standards gained during this degree, a small administration charge would be required.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (October 2024)"
How You Study
First-year modules are designed to provide students with a foundation in teaching and pedagogy, school and youth sports development, social science, sport science, and research. Students are encouraged to develop key transferable skills.
During the second and third years, students can choose from a range of optional modules and tailor their learning to personal interests and career aspirations.
Modules can include Physical Education Pedagogy; Sociological Issues in PE and Sport; Concepts in Educational Contexts; Policy in Sports Development and Physical Education; and Psychology of Performance and Participation.
Teaching is delivered in a variety of ways including lectures, seminars, practical sessions, lab sessions, workshops, and tutorials.
First Year
- Developing Physical Literacy (Core)
- Foundations in Sport and Exercise Science (Core)
- Physical Education Pedagogy 1 (Core)
- Research Skills (Core)
- Sociological Issues in PE and Sport (Core)
- Sport Development Environment (Core)
Second Year
- Advanced Research Skills (Core)
- Concepts in Educational Contexts (Core)
- Physical Education Pedagogy 2 (Core)
- Fitness Testing & Training (Option)†
- Performance Analysis (Option)†
- Physical Activity and Health (Option)†
- Policy in Sport Development & Physical Education (Option)†
- Project Management for Sport (Option)†
- Psychology of Performance and Participation (Option)†
- Sport, Physical Education and Social Theory (Option)†
- Study Abroad (Option)†
- Work Placement Year (Option)†
Third Year
- Physical Education Pedagogy 3 (Core)
- Dissertation (Option)†
- Health Promotion and Development (Option)†
- Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity (Option)†
- New Directions in Physical Education (Option)†
- Scientific Support in Practice (Option)†
- Social Justice Issues in Sport and Physical Activity (Option)†
- Strategic Management in Sport (Option)†
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How You Are Assessed
Students will be assessed through a range of methods which are dependent upon whether the module is practical, theoretical, contextual or vocational. This may include presentations, critical reflections, portfolios, exams, practical assessments within schools and a research project.
The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
How You Study
First-year modules are designed to provide students with a foundation in teaching and pedagogy, school and youth sport development, social science, sport science, and research. Students are encouraged to develop key transferable skills.
During the second and third years, students can choose from a range of optional modules and tailor their learning to personal interests and career aspirations.
Modules can include Physical Education Pedagogy; Sociological Issues in PE and Sport; Concepts in Educational Contexts; Policy in Sport Development and Physical Education; and Psychology of Performance and Participation.
Teaching is delivered in a variety of ways including lectures, seminars, practical sessions, lab sessions, workshops, and tutorials.
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Previous students have successfully progressed on to school-centred teacher training or PGCEs to become PE teachers and opportunities are available both in Lincoln and throughout the UK. Alternatively, you may choose to progress to Master’s programmes in education, enter the Armed Forces, or work in sport developme
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