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Foundation Degree
Millfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Foundation Degree
Millfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Overview
Applications to this course must be made through the UCAS system using code 52L7
This innovative two-year course seeks to develop physical education and physical activity knowledge and understanding of several key areas. You will enhance your academic, professional and managerial knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to the physical education and physical activity sectors. This is a must have course for anyone considering a career within physical education or physical activity sectors.
Opportunities exist to progress to year two of the BSc (Hons) in Physical Education and Sport at Stranmillis University College, year two of the BA (Hons) Liberal Arts with Physical Education Degree at St. Mary’s University College and also relevant areas of study with other selected universities.
Facilities at Belfast Metropolitan College include a fully fitted Physiological Testing Laboratory and students have access to Queen’s University PEC and Stranmillis facilities.
The course consists of 12 compulsory modules, which are:
Physical Activity and Sport for Specific Groups
Introduction to Management in Physical Education and Sport
Fitness Testing and Training
Physical Activity Lifestyle
Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Practical Studies
Anatomy & Physiology for Physical Education and Sport
Introduction to Health, Sport and Psychology
Applied Health, Sport and Exercise Psychology
Personal and Professional Development
Event Management in Physical Education and Sport
Work-Based Experience
Project in Physical Education and Sport.
This programme of study includes enrichment activities/module(s) which are included to enhance your employability.
Career Prospects
Employment in management in the health and physical activity industries; accelerated entry to degrees in health, physical activity and sport and physical education.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CC Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
C Grades / Points required
Irish Leaving Certificate - Higher Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Applicants who are studying A Levels are required to obtain two grade Cs, with at least one subject from the following list – Physical Education, Sports Studies, Biology, Leisure Studies, Food and Nutrition, Life and Health Sciences, Health and Social Care. BTEC Level 3 equivalents in any of the above subjects are also acceptable
All applicants to the course must have a minimum grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (Level 2 Essential Skills Communication is accepted in lieu of GCSE English, however, Level 2 Essential Skills Numeracy or Application of Number is not accepted as equivalent to GCSE Mathematics).
Applicants who are studying Irish Leaving Certificate are required to obtain 4 grades of H5 to including a minimum O4 in Leaving Cert English and Mathematics and at least one subject must be from the above list.
Students living in
England
£3,050 per year
Students from England
The fees for 2024 have not been finalised and will be updated as soon as agreed.
£3,050 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
Students from International
The fees for 2024 have not been finalised and will be updated as soon as agreed.
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