BA (Hons)

Physical Education

Modules, teaching and learning

Study how to become an effective practitioner in the field of physical education. The course develops your knowledge in a variety of disciplinary areas that you can apply to a range of different educational contexts. You will have the opportunity to specialise for a specific career pathway such as PE Teaching, health promotion, personal training or community development. Or you can choose to keep your options open.

The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload will be informed by your core modules and the option modules you choose to study – the information provided is an indication of what you can expect and may be subject to change. The option modules listed are also an indication of what will be available to you. Their availability is subject to demand and you will be advised which option modules you can choose at the beginning of each year of study.

What you'll learn

You'll be supported in the early engagement in and development of self-regulatory, study, research and employability skills.
Explore aspects of teaching theory and practice as applied to the three activity areas of Outdoor and Adventurous Activity, Games and Dance. The OAA component of the module introduces Outdoor Activities through practice and theory within a residential setting. It will involve you experiencing a range of activities focusing upon safe practice, group work, environmental awareness and personal and social development. You'll consider the concept and application of experiential learning through adventure as a medium for personal growth and as a mechanism for orientating new students into Higher Education.
Explore the sociological skills necessary to explore and critically analyse the position and nature of Physical Education and Physical Education with Outdoor Education in contemporary society.
Explore aspects of teaching theory and practice as applied to the three activity areas of Athletics, Gymnastics and Aquatics. You'll have opportunities to apply principles learnt in Sport Pedagogy 1a within a new set of activity contexts. The module aims to allow you to reflect upon how the Biomechanical and Physiological Principles (learnt within other modules) underpin effective practice within Athletics, Aquatics and Gymnastics. You'll reflect upon how their knowledge of teaching, inclusive practice and each activities techniques have developed over the course of the module.
You'll be supported in the early engagement in and development of self-regulatory, study, research and employability skills.
Explore aspects of teaching theory and practice as applied to the three activity areas of Outdoor and Adventurous Activity, Games and Dance. The OAA component of the module introduces Outdoor Activities through practice and theory within a residential setting. It will involve you experiencing a range of activities focusing upon safe practice, group work, environmental awareness and personal and social development. You'll consider the concept and application of experiential learning through adventure as a medium for personal growth and as a mechanism for orientating new students into Higher Education.
Explore the sociological skills necessary to explore and critically analyse the position and nature of Physical Education and Physical Education with Outdoor Education in contemporary society.
Explore aspects of teaching theory and practice as applied to the three activity areas of Athletics, Gymnastics and Aquatics. You'll have opportunities to apply principles learnt in Sport Pedagogy 1a within a new set of activity contexts. The module aims to allow you to reflect upon how the Biomechanical and Physiological Principles (learnt within other modules) underpin effective practice within Athletics, Aquatics and Gymnastics. You'll reflect upon how their knowledge of teaching, inclusive practice and each activities techniques have developed over the course of the module.

What you'll learn

Gain an in-depth understanding of the learning theories and student-centred teaching models that are used for teaching games and sports. It will promote an inclusive teaching and learning environment and cater for a diverse range of learners.
Build upon your research and study skills acquired at Year One to enable you to be consumers of research for use across your Year Two modules and in preparation for completing a Year 3 Final Year Project in your chosen topic.
Develop your awareness of the industry profile and employment landscape in BA Physical Education and Physical Education and Outdoor Education. It will provide you with a range of opportunities to enhance your employability through the development of transferable and specific skills. You'll be encouraged to broaden your network of contacts and audit, manage and reflect upon the advancement of your individual employability skills, expectations and requirements to support your development as professional graduates.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the learning theories and student-centred teaching models that are used for teaching games and sports. It will promote an inclusive teaching and learning environment and cater for a diverse range of learners.
Build upon your research and study skills acquired at Year One to enable you to be consumers of research for use across your Year Two modules and in preparation for completing a Year 3 Final Year Project in your chosen topic.
Develop your awareness of the industry profile and employment landscape in BA Physical Education and Physical Education and Outdoor Education. It will provide you with a range of opportunities to enhance your employability through the development of transferable and specific skills. You'll be encouraged to broaden your network of contacts and audit, manage and reflect upon the advancement of your individual employability skills, expectations and requirements to support your development as professional graduates.

Option modules may include

Further develop your knowledge of social theory and its application to the study of physical education, sport and physical activity.
Gain the opportunity to teach physical education to primary aged children. You'll also learn about aspects of physical and psychosocial child development appropriate to this age group. You'll be encouraged to develop your skills of teaching, planning, observation and reflection through a placement in a school or similar physical education/ youth sport context.
Experience and assess a range of practical activities across the inclusion spectrum. You'll examine the ways in which simplified, modified and adapted activities chosen from games, gymnastics, athletics and aquatics, can provide opportunities for a range of abilities and achieve a variety of desired outcomes.
Further develop your knowledge of social theory and its application to the study of physical education, sport and physical activity.
Gain the opportunity to teach physical education to primary aged children. You'll also learn about aspects of physical and psychosocial child development appropriate to this age group. You'll be encouraged to develop your skills of teaching, planning, observation and reflection through a placement in a school or similar physical education/ youth sport context.
Experience and assess a range of practical activities across the inclusion spectrum. You'll examine the ways in which simplified, modified and adapted activities chosen from games, gymnastics, athletics and aquatics, can provide opportunities for a range of abilities and achieve a variety of desired outcomes.

What you'll learn

Undertake an extended and largely independent piece of work that demonstrates research skills, critical thinking, and an awareness of ethical methodological approaches to study. You are provided with a choice of project types that reflect the key knowledge, skills and attributes of graduate careers associated with your course.
Advance your knowledge of two teaching models, Sport Education and Cooperative Learning, within practical contexts. You'll consider the learning theories that underpin these models, and apply these theoretical principles in practice.
Undertake an extended and largely independent piece of work that demonstrates research skills, critical thinking, and an awareness of ethical methodological approaches to study. You are provided with a choice of project types that reflect the key knowledge, skills and attributes of graduate careers associated with your course.
Advance your knowledge of two teaching models, Sport Education and Cooperative Learning, within practical contexts. You'll consider the learning theories that underpin these models, and apply these theoretical principles in practice.

Option modules may include

Investigate the role of nutrition in supporting health and exercise across the lifespan. You'll apply nutritional principles to a range of populations and contexts, developing practical skills in assessing and interpreting dietary intake and nutritional status. The module equips you with the knowledge to evaluate how food choices influence health, performance, and wellbeing.
Learn experientially within an outdoor residential setting, as you develop the skills required to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning within a residential programme. Through directed learning and in-field experiential tasks, you'll critically evaluate the use of the outdoors as a mechanism for personal growth and holistic development of a variety of client groups.
Gain practical experience using the wide network of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) schools available through a strong network of partnerships built over many years. You'll gain the opportunity to assist in schools specifically considering the physical education needs of diverse populations. You'll be equipped to ensure students are equipped to consider and meet the needs of those with whom they are working.
Develop leadership skills that can be applied within and beyond this module, specifically in outdoors settings. This module will teach you how to lead and contribute to a team in a range of environments. You'll undertake an adventurous journey for a minimum of three days and 2 nights, using the skills and abilities of your group to complete your activities. You'll also explore and evaluate a range of leadership and teamwork theories through practical involvement across a range of settings.
Build on your knowledge and skills of subject teaching while having the opportunity to develop your professional practice and ability to critically reflect through an extended school placement.
Investigate the role of nutrition in supporting health and exercise across the lifespan. You'll apply nutritional principles to a range of populations and contexts, developing practical skills in assessing and interpreting dietary intake and nutritional status. The module equips you with the knowledge to evaluate how food choices influence health, performance, and wellbeing.
Learn experientially within an outdoor residential setting, as you develop the skills required to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning within a residential programme. Through directed learning and in-field experiential tasks, you'll critically evaluate the use of the outdoors as a mechanism for personal growth and holistic development of a variety of client groups.
Gain practical experience using the wide network of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) schools available through a strong network of partnerships built over many years. You'll gain the opportunity to assist in schools specifically considering the physical education needs of diverse populations. You'll be equipped to ensure students are equipped to consider and meet the needs of those with whom they are working.
Develop leadership skills that can be applied within and beyond this module, specifically in outdoors settings. This module will teach you how to lead and contribute to a team in a range of environments. You'll undertake an adventurous journey for a minimum of three days and 2 nights, using the skills and abilities of your group to complete your activities. You'll also explore and evaluate a range of leadership and teamwork theories through practical involvement across a range of settings.
Build on your knowledge and skills of subject teaching while having the opportunity to develop your professional practice and ability to critically reflect through an extended school placement.
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