Course summary

Why study this course? • This course provides you with exposure to and experience of working with young people in educational settings, and opportunities to develop skills in effective teaching and learning which are built upon throughout the course. • Learning opportunities prepare you for careers in educational settings, especially postgraduate routes into teaching (physical education), with the learning experiences provided being informed by relevant professional bodies (e.g., Association of Physical Education [AfPE]) and government departments (e.g. Department for Education), to help prepare you for the requirements and standards expected of teachers. • You are provided with the option to undertake a research-based dissertation or a negotiated Work-Based Research Project. What does the course cover? You will develop in-depth understanding of and appreciation for the role of physical education in both promoting health and participation in sport. You will explore physical activity as a health-related behaviour across the lifespan, starting with children, and how young people can be developed in and through sport and physical education. The degree also provides the opportunity to plan an event which responds to sporting context and policy. Furthermore, you will have the option to undertake a research-based dissertation or a negotiated Work-Based Research Project. This opportunity for choice will further prepare you for your chosen destination routes following graduation.