Physical Education (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
Our BSc in Physical Education (PE) is a course that is aimed at students who are considering a future career in teaching PE. The course covers the relevant theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as providing you with the opportunity to gain experience of planning and delivering lessons.
Why study this course with us?
This course has been designed by former PE teachers to reflect the knowledge and experience required by students who are aiming to move into the profession. All modules are delivered by experienced PE staff with strong academic profiles, who are aware of the knowledge and skills required to be a successful PE teacher. All three levels of study involve teaching experience across a range of age ranges and in a variety of activities.
We promote informal mentoring on the Physical Education degree, which helps our students get to know each other between year groups socially but can also offer more academic support when needed.
Learn about studying physical education and sports science degrees at University:
Sport & Exercise Sciences and Physical Education resources for Post-16 A level PE and BTec Sports Studies students and staff
Program Outline
Teaching methods
Taught modules involve access to laboratories and sport facilities, including a 4G pitch and swimming pool. While there is a heavy focus on practical learning, there are opportunities to work with groups of local schoolchildren.
Assessment
You will be assessed in a variety of ways that reflect the content of each module and the professional focus of the degree. Assessments may include taught lessons, presentations, essays, written reflection/actions, and practical performances.
Work based learning
During Year 2 (Level 5), you will spend your five-week
Work Based Learning
module in a school environment. This provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience, and to apply the skills and knowledge covered as part of your course.
Job prospects
The University of Chester offers both the PGCE and Schools Direct route into initial teacher training (ITT) so there is a clear transition available. Staff will provide all students with the relevant guidance in order to complete their application through UCAS and a range of support with the interview process.
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
The location
The campus is close to the city centre of Chester, a city like no other and an amazing place to live as a student. While it is undoubtedly beautiful and packed with history, Chester is also a bustling 21st-century city balancing big-name shopping, eating and living with a thriving independent scene.
