Physical Education with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Mount Pleasant Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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**Why study Physical Education with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University?**- The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked 6th for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2024)- Developed by expert academics with an international reputation for the delivery of physical education- Combines practical and theoretical aspects of physical education- Gain real-world experience and skills within the local community through work placements and an optional sandwich year. LJMU ...Read more


Why study Physical Education with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University?

- The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked 6th for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2024)- Developed by expert academics with an international reputation for the delivery of physical education- Combines practical and theoretical aspects of physical education- Gain real-world experience and skills within the local community through work placements and an optional sandwich year. LJMU offers strong partnerships with both primary and secondary schools for placement opportunities- Offers excellent career opportunities in a variety of areas, such as teaching (upon completion of an Initial Teacher Training programme), sport coaching, sport development or youth and community work- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)- 97% of students surveyed said the teaching staff on this course were good at explaining things (NSS 2024)


About your course

On the BSc (Hons) Physical Education with Foundation Year, students learn a wide range of knowledge related to teaching methods, physical training concepts, psychological theories related to sport and exercise, social issues in physical education such as gender, race and media, and historical and philosophical aspects related to PE.This engaging and challenging course integrates the theoretical and practical aspects of physical education into one exciting degree programme. There continues to be a high demand for graduates with the skills, knowledge and confidence to promote health and fitness, competitive sport and engagement with physical activity in a range of educational, community and other settings. This degree offers you the chance to specialise in physical education, exploring both the theory and practical aspects of the subject.Students on the course apply their learning in practical physical education sessions, through assignments such as research projects, and work placements in industry. This combination of up to date theory and practical application serves our students well as they develop their careers through teacher training programmes, post-graduate study (Masters degrees and PhDs), in education (primary and secondary schools, further education), and at a host of non-teaching areas (businesses, community groups such as charities, and the uniformed services).During your studies, you will develop your own philosophies and interests while being introduced to innovative concepts of physical education. You will gain a wide variety of essential professional skills and qualities that can form the foundation for a successful career teaching physical education in primary, secondary or further education, though teaching is not the only career pathway available.The programme synthesises the practical and theoretical aspects of physical education through an extensive range of activities and contexts. You will have the opportunity to take part in innovative entrepreneurial projects by working within sport and physical education in different educational establishments and sporting ventures. This includes excellent work-related learning and placement opportunities with organisations such as LJMU's in-house Sport Start scheme.You will be assigned a student peer mentor, and this support will be available before you arrive at LJMU and for the duration of your academic studies.


About the Foundation Year

The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the ability to study for a degree but don't have the qualifications to enter directly onto the honours degree programme. Once you pass the Foundation Year you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financ

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
81st
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 84 = 16% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
16%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
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A level:

CCD - CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

88 - 96 Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details.

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Physical Education
49%
Psychology
27%
Biology
20%
Business Studies
16%
History
11%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£18,250 per year

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Students from International

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£18250 Per year

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