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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

UCAS Tariff

64

This must include at least 24 (Grade D) from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: DDE at A Level. MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma. Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: A107

Here's what Sheffield Hallam University says about its Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year course.

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information.

Course summary

  • Prepare for a fulfilling career in education, school sport, physical activity, and health

  • Learn teaching techniques from experts and find out how to make young people passionate about movement

  • Access world-leading facilities such as Ponds Forge and the English Institute of Sport

  • Apply your practical skills and knowledge in real-life situations with work placements

  • Develop the skills to succeed in sport, health and educational environments

Are you driven by a love for sports and want to help people to embrace physical activity? On the Physical Education and School Sport course, you will explore a wide range of topics to prepare you for the world of physical education and school sports – from practical activities and developing professional practice to sport science, sociology, philosophy and research.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Sport-and-physical-activity/BSc-Honours-Physical-Education-and-School-Sport-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time

Source: Sheffield Hallam University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences

Location

Main Site | Sheffield

Duration

5 Years

Study mode

Sandwich including foundation year

Subjects

• Sport and exercise sciences

• Education studies

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Sheffield Hallam University reviews

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Based on 110 reviews from Sheffield Hallam University's students and alumni
5 star
45%
4 star
36%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
1 star
1%
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1st year student

I have joined a great society with frequent meet-ups

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1st year student

I enjoy the city and have made friends in the society I have joined

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1 year ago

1st year student

My accomodation is reasonably priced and Iu2019ve booked the same accomodation for next year. I find living here very easy and enjoyable.

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1st year student

My academic advisors are very helpful and always in hand to contact. I find my student accommodation support equally as accessible and helpful

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1st year student

I donu2019t often use the facilities, however I find the library useful to frequent when studying and the student support centre is always on hand

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1st year student

I find our course leaders to be very helpful and friendly, my lectures are frequent so I feel like I am engaging a good amount in my course. The seminars are also the same. I find my classmates to be friendly and helpful too.

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1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Sport and exercise sciences
Education

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

82%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

87%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

79%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

80%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

82%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

96%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

81%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

95%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

78%

low

How well organised is your course?

80%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

85%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

65%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

90%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

80%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

84%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

75%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

74%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

76%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

74%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

69%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

77%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

82%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

76%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

76%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

70%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

77%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

56%

low

How well organised is your course?

46%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

81%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

82%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

55%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

76%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

68%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

75%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

low

Student information

The Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Sport and exercise sciences
Education studies
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female33%Male67%
Where students come from
UK100%
Student performance
2:1 or above72%
Number of students570
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Physical EducationB
PsychologyD
BiologyD
GeographyC
MathematicsC
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female73%Male27%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above73%
Number of students495
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
SociologyC
English LanguageC
BiologyE
Physical EducationD
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University.

Earnings after graduation

The Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Sheffield Hallam University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Sport and exercise sciences
Education and teaching

Earnings

£19.7k

First year after graduation

£25.6k

Third year after graduation

£27.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£24.8k

First year after graduation

£25.6k

Third year after graduation

£27.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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Welcome from the team: Aye Up! We’re Luke (he/him),Phoebe (she/her) and Yemi (she/her) - official TSR representatives for Sheffield Hallam University. We’re here to help with any questions you might have about Sheffield Hallam and student life in the city of Sheffield.

About Phoebe: 'I graduated with a BA(Honours) in Physical Education and School Sport and then graduated with a Masters in Events Management in 2021. I stayed in Sheffield to work as a Marketing Officer at Hallam and love it here.

'I enjoy living in the centre to go shopping, go out for breakfast at nice cafes. I'm also right next to a few different parks which I walk round most mornings and a short drive away from the Peak District which I also regularly visit. In the evenings I enjoy going out often to various bars, restaurants and clubs, there is a lot to choose from! There is always something new to discover in Sheffield and I’d be happy to help you with questions about what our city has to offer, as well as all the exciting facilities you’ll find at Sheffield Hallam.'

About Yemi: 'I moved to Sheffield in 2019 and started my masters in Digital Media Management at Sheffield Hallam University in 2020. Upon completing my studies, I secured the opportunity to join the university’s marketing team as a Graduate Intern.

'I love the vibrant city life on offer in Sheffield, the people are welcoming and the city in general feels like home for me. Many people move to Sheffield for their studies and tend to remain after their studies; this is what the city does to you.

'I've had the best experience studying at Sheffield Hallam University as an international student with all the various support available across the university. I like the work-life balance that is available at Hallam and in Sheffield as a city. There’s always something to look out for and something to help you unwind from your studies.'

About Luke: 'I moved to Sheffield in 2014 and graduated in 2018 with a BA (Hons) in Public Relations and Media, during my time at Hallam, I played an active role in student politics (both locally and nationally) and spent two terms as LGBT+ Students’ Representative.

+'As a ‘country boy’ living in the city, I love how Sheffield is ‘The Outdoor City’ and I regularly spend my weekends jumping between the city’s two sides, from feeding (and being climbed on by) the squirrels in the Botanical Gardens to eating and drinking my way through the city’s rich food and drink scene. Sheffield is the city that has it all, and I am on hand to answer any questions you have about the city, life at Hallam and what support is available for students (especially LGBTQ+ students).'

We look forward to answering your questions! Luke, Phoebe and Yemi :)

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