
Emma Whewell
Senior Lecturer in Sport & Physical Education
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology
DiscoverUCAS Code:
BA: C602
BA with Foundation: C604
Level:
Undergraduate
Duration:
Full Time: 3 years
Part Time: 4 - 6 years
Full Time Foundation: 4 years
Starting:
September
Fees UK 24/25:
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,540 (per 20 credits)
Integrated Foundation Year: £9,250
Fees International 24/25:
Full Time: £15,200
Integrated Foundation Year: £15,200
Location:
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
Our degree in Physical Education and Sport BA (Hons) degree explores the ways that sport, physical education and physical activity are organised across schools and local communities. During this physical education course, you are encouraged to think critically about current and historical practice in sport and physical education and reflect on your own experiences.
This Physical Education and Sport course allows you to study key disciplines within sport and physical education. It also includes an opportunity to undertake a work placement at a local sport or physical education provider. A strong emphasis is placed on the application of theory to understanding real-world issues such as barriers to participation, performance pathways, coaching and teaching practice and government influence on sport.
Updated 24/11/2023
The degree in physical education provides a mixture of classroom-based sessions (to introduce theories and concepts) and practical activities that enable you to develop your own coaching/teaching delivery styles to children and adults.
There are also several opportunities to learn ‘off campus’ through study trips, work placements and gain teaching/coaching practice at local schools.
Alongside the physical education course, you are also encouraged to take an active engagement in practical work experience with internships at the local professional football, rugby and cricket clubs, and volunteering in community sports clubs. We also offer the opportunity of attaining coaching qualifications whilst studying, which often run on campus. This varies year to year, but in the past has included Level 1 NGB courses, lifeguard, first aid and disability inclusion training and we work closely with local sport partners to offer reduced rates on courses wherever possible.
Graduates from physical education courses should be excellently placed to pursue a career in sport development, sport coaching, move into further study to become teachers, or apply the transferable skills nurtured to a range of other graduate careers.
In this physical education degree, you will complete a work placement in your second year at a local sport/ physical education provider. This will allow you to build your skills, knowledge and attributes in a career that interests you and leave us as an industry ready graduate.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 23/24. The modules relating to the academic year 24/25 will be available from June 2024.
Standard entry requirements for this degree in physical education apply. A typical offer would be:
If you have non-traditional qualifications or have experience working within sports coaching, sports development, physical education and/or youth sport then we will consider your application.
You will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on admission in order to go out on work placement, which is a mandatory part of the course.
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
Admission to this foundation course is normally:
However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Additional costs will be incurred if you decide to participate in optional field trips/visits as part of the physical education course. The exact cost will depend upon the location chosen/ nature of the trip.
You will need to wear suitable sports kit for practical sessions as part of the degree in physical education. You can purchase Sport and Exercise kit but these are not compulsory. The exact cost of kit will be provided at the start of the course.
The course requires you to complete a compulsory DBS check upon enrolment at your own cost. Exact costs will be provided with final offer information before the start of the programme.
The physical education course also requires you to complete a work placement module during your degree. You will be required to pay any transport costs incurred in completing your placement.
You will need to cover costs associated with producing a poster for the final year conference.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Additional costs will be incurred if you decide to participate in optional field trips/visits as part of the physical education course. The exact cost will depend upon the location chosen/ nature of the trip.
You will need to wear suitable sports kit for practical sessions as part of the degree in physical education. You can purchase Sport and Exercise kit but these are not compulsory. The exact cost of kit will be provided at the start of the course.
The course requires you to complete a compulsory DBS check upon enrolment at your own cost. Exact costs will be provided with final offer information before the start of the programme.
The physical education course also requires you to complete a work placement module during your degree. You will be required to pay any transport costs incurred in completing your placement.
You will need to cover costs associated with producing a poster for the final year conference.
For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.
For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.
If you join this full time degree in physical education at Northampton, you will receive a laptop when your course begins*. The laptops are built to a bespoke custom specification ideal for use in the seminar room, collaborative group work or studying at home.
Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.
To check out the full list of perks, visit our Student Perks page or dedicated International Perks page.
*UK fee payers only (see Terms and Conditions for further details).
The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a physical education degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.
If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award.
Our four-year courses will enable you to successfully follow the degree pathway of your choice while gaining essential study skills. The foundation year of your chosen degree will be studied on a full-time basis and is aimed at supporting the transition to higher education. Years two, three and four are then studied as a standard degree programme.
This physical education course can be studied over three years full-time or as a flexible part-time option.
You will be assessed through a combination of essays, exams, reports, presentations and work placements.
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Senior Lecturer in Sport & Physical Education
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology
DiscoverThe Physical Education and Sport BA degree will prepare you to apply for further training to become a primary or secondary teacher and for potential careers with local authorities and national governing bodies of sport, as well as roles in sport management, coaching and administration.
We offer you the opportunity to develop your skills and enhance your employability by engaging with coaching courses, volunteering and professional development activities that compliment our physical education degree programme.
"The BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sport degree has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to pursue my dream career" Alysia Middleton
There is a strong emphasis on employability with work placement opportunities for students at levels two and three.
We have a close partnership with local sports organisations including Northampton Saints, Northampton Town FC and Northants County Cricket Club.
Sports Zone at Waterside is home to a multi-use sports dome suitable for a variety of sports, including football, badminton and netball. The facilities include two sports performance labs, a pair of teaching rooms and changing rooms. In addition, there also are three outdoor multi-use games areas and floodlit full-size all-weather sports pitch. The sports dome is used for teaching, research and recreational activities.
You will also have access to the following facilities: