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Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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Course summary

This course is perfect for those who want to get a wider view of physical education and sport and the science behind them. Whether you're considering becoming a PE teacher or want to follow a sports-related career such as a development officer, personal trainer or therapist, this diverse course will stretch your body and mind, helping you reach your full potential. You'll examine the context of physical education at all ages and study the sport science disciplines of physiology, psychology, biomechanics and sociology. You'll also have opportunities to work with or observe professionals and industry experts. The design and structure of the degree will enable you to take a flexible and broad approach to your future career. You'll be able to study modules that have a focus on a particular profession (e.g., teaching) or you can develop the knowledge and skills needed for a wider range of careers. Top reasons to study with us 94% of our Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science students were in jobs or further study 15 months after finishing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022 If you are talented at sport, you can apply for one of our sport scholarships. As a Sport Scholar, you would enjoy a financial bursary, University gym membership, personal training, mentoring, and sports science support. 100% of our Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science students were satisfied overall with their course. National Student Survey 2022 You can choose a work experience setting that interests you and you'll have the chance to use advanced sports labs in which you’ll be able to conduct performance-related experiments and put theory into practice. Specialist facilities Our Verena Holmes building, at the heart of our Canterbury Campus, houses impressive lab equipment, including a set of sports laboratories and an excellent team of highly qualified lab technicians to support you. You’ll also have access to: Our multi-million-pound Sports Centre has the latest fitness equipment and offers gym and recreational sport memberships, a full range of fitness classes, and a personal training service. Our joint specialist facility, Polo Farm Sports Club is just a short distance from the Canterbury Campus, the facilities include three floodlit hockey pitches, an indoor tennis centre, outdoor tennis courts and a spacious sports hall, specialising in netball, hockey and cricket. Location This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
XC36
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see our website for information

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £15500 Year 1
International £15500 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Home (UK) Fees The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees) Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2025/26 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2025/26 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS