BA Physical Education & Sport
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and Education, combining sports science with teaching practice. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes school placements and the option to complete a year in industry during the second year. A final-year independent research project allows in-depth investigation of a chosen topic.
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Entry requirements
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
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 90%
- West Midlands: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
- Physical Education, Sport and Society
- Psychosocial Perspectives in Physical Education and Sport
- Human Movement for Physical Education and Sport
- Special Educational Needs and Disability in Physical Education and Sport
- Healthy Active Lifestyles
- Applied Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
- The Sociology of Physical Education and Sport
- Project Development
- Project Realisation
- Contemporary Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
- Outdoor Activity Programme Design
- Power and Politics in Physical Education and Sport
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Physical Education & Sport at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Physical Education & Sport at University of Lancashire?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Physical Education & Sport at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BA Physical Education & Sport at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Physical Education & Sport at University of Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.