Physical Education & School Sport - BA (Hons)
Edge Hill University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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In this course you discover the theory behind physical education and sports activities in schools and the wider sporting community. Master the fundamentals of learning and develop engaging teaching techniques. Put your knowledge into practice and inspire young people to stay active with this hands-on course. will give you the tools to promote the benefits of movement. Our course combines theory and practical sessions, giving you the opportunity for hands-on learning in our outstanding sports ...Read more

In this course you discover the theory behind physical education and sports activities in schools and the wider sporting community. Master the fundamentals of learning and develop engaging teaching techniques. Put your knowledge into practice and inspire young people to stay active with this hands-on course. will give you the tools to promote the benefits of movement. Our course combines theory and practical sessions, giving you the opportunity for hands-on learning in our outstanding sports facilities. We’ll help you build on your skills and sporting know-how year on year. You’ll become confident working in a school setting in children’s physical activity and health, or youth sport. Start with the basics of the developmental processes, from birth to physical maturity. Then combine this with an understanding of movement skills. We’ll explore areas like growth and movement development. We’ll look in-depth at the complexities involved with physical activity such as the impact of children’s backgrounds and their learning environments. Everything you learn will align with the fundamentals of teaching young people. You’ll develop skills in critical evaluation and data analysis, and graduate with key transferable research skills. With a broad understanding of the key age groups, you’ll know the key similarities and differences between them. This course is the perfect springboard for a career in youth sport or children’s physical activity and health. Or if you decide you want to teach, you’ll be ready to move on to a PGCE. A CIMSPA endorsed degree Our Physical Education and School Sports degree is endorsed against the professional standards of CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity. You will gain student membership of CIMSPA, for the duration of your degree. This will give you access to resources, guest lectures, work placement opportunities and more.

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47/279
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57th
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sophie
18 Feb 25

Edge hill is a great place if you want to get like an American feeling to your university life everything you need is in one area compared to other universities such as Liverpool..Read more

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Gabrielle
06 Feb 25

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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sophie
18 Feb 25
Physical Education & School Sport - BA (Hons)
Edge hill is a great place if you want to get like an American feeling to your university life everything you need is in one area compared to other universities such as Liverpool...
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Gabrielle
06 Feb 25
Physical Education & School Sport - BA (Hons)
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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

Since 1885, Edge Hill University has been helping students to embark on truly inspirational journeys, creating access to knowledge...

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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