Physical Education & Sport, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

A BA preparing students to teach, lead and motivate through physical education and sport, with a focus on designing, delivering and assessing PE lessons and on inclusive physical activity. It is a starting point for careers in teaching, coaching and youth sport.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study includes Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Physical Education, Physical Education, Sport and Society, Psychosocial Perspectives, Human Movement, Special Educational Needs and Disability in PE and Sport, Healthy Active Lifestyles, Applied and Contemporary Teaching and Learning, Outdoor Activity Programme Design, and a project (Project Development and Project Realisation).

Career pathways

Graduates have gone into primary and secondary teaching (which requires a PGCE), coaching, personal training, public services and health, and some have set up their own businesses in physical activity.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer and entry requirements (UK qualifications): A-level/UCAS points 104-112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104-112 points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; A satisfactory DBS check is required for this course

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee; placement year fee is separate (GBP 1,955) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Explore more study programmes

Engineering