MSc Physical Literacy at Edge Hill University

Physical literacy is defined as the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities and is an essential requirement to physical activity, health and wellbeing across the life course. Our MSc Physical Literacy combines theoretical, applied and practical sessions, giving you the opportunity for hands-on learning in our outstanding sports facilities. Through the MSc Physical Literacy you will develop conceptual and applied knowledge, understanding and skills to deliver physical literacy learning in school, sport, exercise and health-related settings.

Department: Sport and Physical Activity  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you choose to study full-time, you will study six modules over the course of the programme. In semester one you will receive a thorough and critical grounding in the concept of physical literacy, which will be complemented by the practical teaching and coaching application of physical literacy in different settings. In semester one you will also begin your placement module activities which run through to the end of semester two. Compulsory modules include Conceptual and Applied Basis of Physical Literacy; Teaching, Coaching, and Learning Towards Physical Literacy; Research Methods For Physical Literacy; Applied Research Project; Assessing Physical Literacy; Applied Placement.

Career pathways

This MSc programme comes at a critical time where there is a need in the employment market for practitioners and professionals to be enriched with appropriate expertise in the field, and to have the theoretical and practical skills to foster the development of physical literacy.

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