Cert HE Physical Education at University Academy 92

Programme overview

A starting point for sporting enthusiasts keen to promote healthy choices, our Physical Education Cert HE is a 1-year course, equivalent to the first year of a Physical Education degree. Understand how young people engage in sports and physical activity, and education. Explore approaches to teaching and learning and deliver activities across a variety of settings.

Faculty: World of Sport | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, November, January, February, April | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4 modules: Introduction to Teaching in Physical Education; Developing Active Lifestyles; Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology; Introduction to Sports and Exercise Psychology.

Career pathways

This 1-year course is the perfect stepping stone to a full physical education degree. If you pass the Cert HE successfully, you will automatically be eligible to progress to the second year of the 3-year Physical Education BA (Hons) degree programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

64 UCAS points (A Levels CC; BTEC National Extended Diploma MPP; BTEC Diploma MM; T Levels P (C+); Scottish Advanced Highers DD; IB 24 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects). 2 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English Language (Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths accepted). Non-tariff qualifications and work/life experience are considered individually, and a Contextual Admissions Policy applies. An enhanced DBS application is required. International: IELTS 6.5 overall with no section lower than 5.5. UCAS code C902.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK students; Cert HE Source

International applicants: GBP 17,728 a year (2026/27). Cert HE (full-time), Sport, Media and Digital courses rate from September 2026 Source

Intake: September, November, January, February, April

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ua92.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate/apply-to-ua92/how-to-apply/

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