Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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.
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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.
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
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
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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
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Teaching on my course
86%
low
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
Learning opportunities
82%
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
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
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
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
79%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
low
How well organised is your course?
80%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
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
Student voice
78%
low
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
Other NSS questions
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
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Teaching on my course
78%
low
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
Learning opportunities
76%
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
Assessment and feedback
80%
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
Academic support
74%
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
Organisation and management
51%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
56%
low
How well organised is your course?
46%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
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
Student voice
66%
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
Other NSS questions
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
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.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physical Education | B | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
| Biology | E | |||||
| Physical Education | D | |||||
We have no information about graduates who took Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University.
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.
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.
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).'
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