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Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Physical Education with Outdoor Education with Foundation Year
Transition into higher education and prepare for degree-level study with our BA (Hons) Physical Education with Outdoor Education with integrated foundation year.
Course Overview
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X3C9 -
L27 -
Headingley Campus Beckett Park -
Full-Time -
4 Years -
19 Sep 2022
If you don’t have the required UCAS points to secure a place on the full degree programme, this integrated foundation year will enable you to transition onto our BA (Hons) Physical Education with Outdoor Education course, preparing you for academic life at university.
As part of your foundation year, you’ll:
- Study four sport-related modules - These will introduce you to the subjects included on each of our 10 routes, from sport development and sport and exercise science to coaching and lifelong health
- Study two additional modules that will help you develop the academic and study skills needed to successfully transition from school or the workplace to higher education
As part of your course, you’ll:
- Have the opportunity to develop your confidence, leadership and resourcefulness to become a highly proficient educator in the rapidly expanding field of outdoor physical education
- Experience the university's Headingley Campus grounds with its dedicated orienteering trail and have access to our fantastic sports facilities, including the mobile climbing tower
- Study applied scientific principles and a series of option modules
- Develop expertise in specialist areas to maximise your opportunities and enhance your employability prospects
You’ll also learn how to access the extensive resources and support services available here at Leeds Beckett, whether you need a hand locating specialist materials in the Library, or you need advice about personal issues.
During your second, third and fourth years you’ll study an average of six modules each year. Visit each of the course pages below for details of the modules offered as part of your chosen course.
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Science of Sport Performance
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Exercise & Health
Why study Physical Education with Outdoor Education at Leeds Beckett University...
- Placement opportunities
- Highly skilled and passionate teaching team
- Access to some of the country's finest outdoor scenery
- Sport volunteering opportunities
- Study in our new £45m state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building
Explore videos and blogs
Student opportunities and research in sport Jamie French, course tutor for our physical education course at Leeds Beckett University and a qualified UK Athletics Coach Education Tutor, talks about the variety of subjects available to study within sport, the exciting facilities our students get to experience and how his research is helping athletes to get the most out of their performance.
Carnegie School of Sport Sport students from Leeds Beckett University share their experiences of making friends in their first year, studying in a £45 million state-of-the-art building, and learning alongside athletes, coaches, and industry professionals.
BA (Hons) PE with Outdoor Education Student Sylvia Prendergast
Carnegie School of Sport Heritage We have a long history in sports education stretching back to 1933 and the prestigious Carnegie College of Physical Training. Today, alumni of this college and its successor institutions are leaders in national and international sport.
