Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development BA (Hons)

Program Overview

St Mary's University's Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development BA (Hons) prepares students for careers in teaching, coaching, or sports development. The program provides a thorough grounding in teaching and coaching techniques, sociology, and youth development. Students benefit from practical experience through work placements and engage in diverse teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, and hands-on sessions. Graduates are equipped with transferable skills for careers in physical education, sports coaching, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program type: Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons)
• Start date: September
• Duration: 3 years
• UCAS code: CX6H
• Application deadline: Rolling admissions
• Course overview: This program prepares you for a career in teaching, coaching, or sports development by providing you with a thorough basis in topics such as teaching and coaching technique, sociology, and the comprehensive growth of young people.

Outline:

• Modules: The program comprises various modules across three years, covering a wide range of disciplines within physical education, sport, and youth development.
Some key modules include:
• Year 1:
Holistic Development of the Young Person, Introduction to Teaching and Coaching Games, Introduction to Creativity and Individual Activities, Introduction to Equality and Diversity in PE and Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Professional Practice 1, Teaching and Learning 1, Research Proposal.
• Year 2: Teaching and Coaching Games, Developing Creativity within Individual Activities, Contemporary Issues in PE and Sport, Adapted Physical Activity, PE and Sport 1, Professional Practice 2, Research Project, Teaching and Learning in Secondary Physical Education.
• Year 3: Applied Teaching and Coaching Pedagogy, Coach Education, Development and Mentoring, Advanced Contemporary Issues in PE and Sport, Adapted Physical Activity, PE and Sport 2, Teaching and Learning in Primary Physical Education, Youth Talent Development.
• Teaching methods: The program employs diverse teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, seminars, study groups, workshops, and practical sessions.
Blended learning incorporates technology and online platforms for enhanced skill and knowledge acquisition.
• Work placements: Students participate in work placements to gain practical experience in professional settings.
St Mary's boasts over 200 school partnerships and connections with National Governing Bodies and sports clubs.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods: The program uses various assessment methods including practical assessments, self and peer evaluations, exams, essays, portfolios, case studies, presentations, online assessments, video and oral presentations, work-based learning, and a research project/dissertation.
• Assessment criteria: Assessments are based on achieving learning outcomes associated with each module, demonstrating knowledge, understanding, and application of skills related to physical education, sport, and youth development.

Teaching:

• Faculty: St. Mary's boasts a distinguished Physical Education and Sports department, with expert faculty possessing diverse expertise in areas like physical education, sports coaching, sports sociology, adapted physical education and disability sport, and dance.
These dedicated academics are committed to the professional and personal development of students, offering individual support and encouragement to excel.
• Teaching approaches: The curriculum adopts engaging teaching strategies that emphasize active engagement and hands-on learning.
Students participate in school-based sessions and practical activities in addition to theoretical instruction, fostering practical application of acquired knowledge and skills.

Careers:

• Career opportunities: This program equips graduates with transferable skills and essential knowledge for various careers, primarily in the fields of:
• Physical Education Teaching
• Sports Coaching
• Sports Development
• Health and Fitness
• Education
• Tuition fees: Annual tuition fees for Home students are £9,250, while International students pay £16,320.
Fees are subject to inflation each year. With a combination of theoretical and practical learning, dedicated faculty, and diverse career opportunities, this program offers a strong foundation for your future success.

• Home: £9,250
• International: £16,320
• Please note: these fees are annual and may increase in line with inflation each year subject to the Government's review of Higher Education Funding.