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Physical Education with Outdoor Education at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

Course summary

Combine your passion for the outdoors with a deep-rooted understanding of physical education and become a practised outdoor educator. Push boundaries by combining traditional physical education study with a focus on outdoor activities with this physical education with outdoor education course. As part of your course, you'll:

  • Have the opportunity to develop your confidence, leadership and resourcefulness
  • Become a highly proficient educator in the rapidly expanding field of outdoor physical education
  • Access world-class sports facilities on campus and take advantage of our setting close to the Yorkshire countryside
  • Apply an understanding of research into a variety of outdoor settings to explore, investigate and examine the experiences of others that you are supporting and educating
  • Develop expertise in specialist areas to maximise your opportunities and enhance your employability prospects
Find out more Teaching expertise During your degree, you'll be taught by a highly skilled and passionate team who have vast experience of working and training in the outdoors and who'll support you in becoming a confident and capable outdoor educator. You'll also experience the expertise offered by Carnegie Great Outdoors, a leading provider of outdoor education, adventure activities and leadership development, based at the university. Industry links Our other links with outdoor bodies, such as the YHA (Youth Hostels Association) and Bradford Council's Adventure Development Unit, will provide you with access to industry expertise and invaluable placement opportunities. The outdoors on your doorstep By studying in Leeds, you'll also be well placed to access some of the country's finest outdoor scenery. Three different national parks - the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and the Peak District - are all located within an hour's drive of the city. Why study Physical Education with Outdoor Education at Leeds Beckett University
  • 90% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Physical Education with Outdoor Education*
  • £45m state-of-the-art building - our new Carnegie School of Sport building offers world-class facilities and an excellent learning environment
  • Employment opportunities - embedded across the course and offered through our partnerships with outdoor bodies
  • Residential trips - team build with your peers and sample physical activities in the great outdoors
National Student Survey 2024*

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Personal, Professional & Academic Development in PE with Outdoor Education
  • Lifestyle & Adventure Sports
  • Sociology of PE
  • PE & Sport Pedagogy 1a
  • Scientific Foundations of Human Movement for PE
  • PE & Sport Pedagogy 1b
  • Psychology of Learning
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Professional Development in PE with Outdoor Education
  • Research in Practice for PE with Outdoor Education
  • PE & Sport Pedagogy 2
In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Final Year Project in PE with Outdoor Education
  • PE & Sport Pedagogy 3
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
X3C6
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
Headingley Campus
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Physical Education with Outdoor Education at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS