Physical Education with Outdoor Education BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Headingley Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Headingley Campus

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Start date

16-SEP-24

Duration

3 Years

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**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, youll:- Have the opportunity to develop your confidence, leadership and resourcefulness- Become a highly proficient educator in the rapidly expanding field of outdoor physical ...Read more


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


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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

- Carnegie School of Sport - has a long history and successful record of inspiring the next generation of educators and supporting world class athletes- £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- 90.9% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21

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WUSCA ranking
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23/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
73rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
66th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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92%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Izzy
22 Feb 24

Leeds Beckett’s facilities are outstanding, all the way from its accommodation for students to its Carnegie School of Sports Building. I have met so many new people and created..Read more

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Jade
21 Feb 24

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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A minimum 64-80 from 2 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. BTEC Nationals or Cambridge Technicals, excluding General Studies.

GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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

Physical Education
59%
Psychology
29%
Biology
23%
Geography
15%
Business Studies
12%
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England

£9,250 per year

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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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16,000 per year

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Izzy
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Leeds Beckett’s facilities are outstanding, all the way from its accommodation for students to its Carnegie School of Sports Building. I have met so many new people and created...
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Jade
21 Feb 24
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Leeds Beckett University
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