BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching at York St John University

If you want to make a difference and inspire people of all ages to get involved in sport and get the most out of it, then this is the course for you. This course will provide the knowledge and experience required for those who aspire to provide high quality and effective PE and sport experiences for a range of young people. The focus is on supporting all students towards the planning and delivery of effective, engaging and fully inclusive lessons/and sessions that promote enjoyment and lifelong participation in sport for all.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full time | 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise; Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology; Introduction to PE and Sports Coaching; Kinesiology and the Biomechanical Principles of Human Movement; Introduction to Research Methods in Sport; Sport and Social Issues; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in PE and Sports Coaching; Theory and Research in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Career pathways

This course is ideal if your ambition is to become a Physical Education teacher at either primary or secondary level. The skills you gain in coaching, communication, fieldwork, planning and research will also be beneficial in a range of other sport and health based careers. Example roles include Teaching; Coaching; Outdoor education; Sport management; Personal training; Youth work.

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