Business and sport degree personal statement example (1a)

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

After thoroughly enjoying academic life during sixth form, I have decided to further my education at university. I currently have two main career interests and want to keep my options open at this stage while I consider my final decision.

My interest in sports stems from an early age. I have always been an active person and have played for a number of semi-professional football teams. Whilst doing my A-levels I particularly enjoyed the practical and theoretical sides of physical education. This has certainly influenced me in the choice of degree I want to take.

My other key interest is in I.T. Although both courses are very different, I feel that the potential to work with computers in a business environment is very appealing. I have also attended Wolverhampton and Aston universities. These visits have enabled me to research independently my choice of course and helped me to confirm my decision to apply.

I am a person of great confidence and with a good level of communication and determination. I hope I will be offered the opportunity to bring my knowledge and personal skills to a suitable degree course. I not only hope that my experience at university will increase my knowledge of the area I will be studying, but also that during my time there I will be able to continue and develop many of the personal and social hobbies and activities that I already enjoy.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

Whilst doing my A-levels, I particularly enjoyed the practical and theoretical sides of physical education, which has had a strong influence on my choice of degree. I have also passed the CSLA course, which involved me teaching a group of children. I feel this has improved my communication skills and organisation skills and will help me throughout university whilst studying for my degree.

A-level I.C.T has prepared me for effective management as I have become aware of how computerised systems have allowed businesses to become more efficient. I have also learned about various software products which can be used to improve presentation, which has widened my knowledge in this subject.

Throughout my A/S and A-level studies, I have become more adept at using my analytical skills. The subjects which I have been studying have given me the confidence to work independently and as part of a team, which I believe are important qualities required for either career direction.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

I have played an active role in school life; for example, I have participated in various charity fundraising events, sponsored silences, and football tournaments. For a short period of time, I was one of the prefects for the school, helping with any problems when needed. I'm also involved in a number of outside school activities: I play for a football and badminton doubles team where I am the captain for both. This shows I have good communication skills and that I'm a responsible person. I attend the gym once a week; this helps to maintain my high fitness levels required for playing for my football team.

Throughout my teens, I have had experience working in a business environment where I held the position of deputy team leader. I had the task of dealing with customer problems, helping employ people to the company, and helping people to settle into the company and work to the best of their ability.

How personal statements have changed?

The current personal statement format, with three 'scaffolding' questions, was introduced by Ucas in September 2025. This personal statement was submitted before then, using the old essay-style format. It has been carefully edited into the three-question format, with all of the original wording kept.

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