Sport, Health and Physical Education (Full-time) (BSc Hons)
Our BSc Sport, Health and Physical Education degree is designed to help you become skilled in teaching physical education and coaching youth sport. This course combines both academic content and practical activities to give you a comprehensive education.
As a student, you will engage in a variety of practical activities such as games, athletics, health and fitness, dance, swimming, gymnastics, and adventurous activities. This hands-on approach ensures you gain real-world experience while learning.
You will be guided by a team of inspirational academic staff who have extensive experience in working and researching in physical education and sport. Their expertise will support your growth and development throughout your studies.
The course is developed in collaboration with practitioners from the fields of physical education and youth sport. This ensures that the curriculum is relevant and up-to-date, preparing you for the challenges in the field. Whether you aim for a postgraduate qualification in education (Primary or Secondary PE) or a career in youth sport and physical activity promotion, this degree provides an excellent foundation.
ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ing at UWTSD means being part of a community that values high-quality physical education and youth sport. These areas are crucial for the health and well-being of young people. By gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, you will be well-equipped to support young people in leading healthy and active lives.
The Physical Education degree at UWTSD is your gateway to a rewarding career. It offers a blend of academic content and practical experience across a range of activities. This balance helps you understand and apply the principles of teaching physical education and coaching youth sport effectively.
Throughout your course, you will participate in practical activities such as games, athletics, health and fitness, dance, swimming, gymnastics, and adventurous activities. These activities are designed to make learning engaging and to ensure you gain valuable skills by applying theory to practice.
High-quality physical education and youth sport are essential for the health and well-being of young people. By completing this degree, you will gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to help young people lead healthy and active lives. This course offers a unique blend of academic content and practical experience, providing you with the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
- Bilingual
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The Sport, Health and Physical Education degree has a fundamental focus on a balanced approach to learning and teaching, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. We aim to develop well-rounded graduates who are equipped with the skills and understanding needed to excel in the fields of physical education and youth sport.
The course integrates the latest technologies to support students in a blended learning experience that merges both online and face to face delivery. Additionally, strong links with local schools and physical education departments across the region enable extensive placement opportunities for students.
Year 1
In the first year, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of physical education and youth sport. Modules cover the basics of facilitating adventurous activities and creative education through movement. You will start developing your theoretical knowledge alongside practical skills.
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(10 credits)
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(20 credits)
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Year 2
The second year focuses on deepening your understanding of physical education and youth sport. You will explore advanced teaching methods, coaching techniques, and participate in more specialised practical activities. Additionally, you will begin to apply research methods and develop knowledge on health and wellbeing in education.
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Optional
(60 Credits)
(20 credits)
(10 credits)
(10 credits)
(10 credits)
Year 3
In the final year, you will refine your expertise and prepare for your future career. You will engage in an in-depth study of education, sport and physical education, focusing on promoting healthy and active lives among young people. The year culminates in a significant independent research project, applying all you have learned.
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(40 credits)
(20 credits)
Course Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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120 UCAS Tariff Points
- e.g. A-levels: ABB, BTEC: DDM, IB: 33
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Alternative entry routes  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider: â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;-
‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study. â¶Ä¯â€¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree. â¶Ä¯â€¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three-year, full-time bachelor’s degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
 Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. â¶Ä¯â€¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visa and funding requirements  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯â€¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â€¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
 Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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A range of assessment methods are used in the assessment of modules so that students are provided with a range of opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Specific types of assessment include:
Practical tasks
Essays
Videos
Reflective Blogs
Laboratory reports
Examinations (seen and unseen papers)
Presentations
While a good quality of personal performance is encouraged, it is not a focus of assessment in the practically based modules. Rather, issues of inclusion, entitlement and differentiation are embedded in many of the assessments, and students are required to plan and evaluate their own and other students’ teaching.Students learn how to present a balanced, evidenced argument through their formal written work, as well as via individual and group presentations.
Within the final year, students will design and conduct their own independent project in a specialist area of their choice.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed. â¶Ä¯
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯â€¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Sports clothing (£40-£60) depending on course.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Embrace the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at universities in the US or Canada.
We have exchange links with the following institutions:
California State University, Fullerton
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Students graduating from this degree programme are likely to progress on to a PGCE primary or secondary Physical Education course or the in-house Physical Education, Sport and Physical Literacy (MA) programme.
Other popular career routes include:
- Physical Education and School Sport (PESS) or Dragon Sport officers;
- Sports Development;
- Youth Work;
- other higher degrees; and,
- uniformed services.