BSc Physical Education and School Sport
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and Education, combining sport science with physical education and coaching. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. The programme is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against Tutor and Working with Children professional standards. An optional sandwich placement year and study abroad semester are available, with an independent research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBC-BBB at A Level. BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma. T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 16%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 16%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 365 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 56%
- East Midlands: 21%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations Of Coaching And Teaching
- Foundations Of Professional Practice In P.E. And School Sport
- The Nature And Purpose Of Physical Education And Sport Coaching
- The Science Of Physical Education And Sport Coaching
- Developing Practical Pedagogy
- Professional Practice In Pe And School Sport
- Science And Health In Physical Education And School Sport
- Alternative Physical Activities
- Analysis Of Sport And Games
- Event Management For Sport And Physical Activity
- Exercise Prescription For The Prevention Of Disease
- Physical Literacy For Sport And Physical Activity
- Sports Club Development
- Study Abroad - Sport And Physical Activity
- Testing And Analysis In Sport And Physical Activity
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Applied Professional Practice In Pe And School Sport
- Independent Project In Sport And Physical Activity
- Approaches To Talent Development
- Coach Education And Development
- Economics And Finance Of Sport
- Entrepreneurship And Innovation For Sport And Physical Activity
- Exercise Prescription For Long Term Conditions
- Major Sport Events
- Nutrition For Sport And Physical Activity
- Performance Analysis Of Sport
- Programming And Prescription Of Training In Sport And Physical Activity
- Psychology Of Sport And Exercise
- Sport And The Media
- Sport Data Analytics
- Sport Injury
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physical Education and School Sport at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £30,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Physical Education and School Sport at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physical Education and School Sport at Sheffield Hallam University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physical Education and School Sport at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physical Education and School Sport at Sheffield Hallam University accredited?
Yes. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
How many students continue on BSc Physical Education and School Sport at Sheffield Hallam University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.