University of Brighton
UCAS Code: X1C6 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4). At least five GCSEs including English language and maths. Students must be in the process of re-taking the required GCSE(s).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Must include three subjects at Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
Education and Childcare, Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level accepted for this course.
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About this course
**Physical education teachers play a critical role in the lives of young people, inspiring them to adopt healthier lifestyles through sport and exercise. Sport helps them to develop important life skills like teamwork and sportsmanship, and to build self confidence and self esteem.**
Our Physical Education degree leads to Qualified Teacher Status and focuses on the all-round experience and knowledge required to teach the National Curriculum for Physical Education.
We're rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted and offer extensive sport facilities, varied placements, opportunities to gain additional NGB awards, and work with children during inclusive festivals, team-building days, and outdoor adventure activity sessions.
**Top reasons to choose this course**
- Train to teach with an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ provider.
- School placements in each year of the degree.
- Additional opportunities to work with school pupils throughout the degree.
- Gain the experience and knowledge required to teach the National Curriculum for Physical Education.
- Extensive on-site sport facilities.
- Opportunities to take NGB (National Governing Body) awards.
- 2nd in the UK for education courses in the Guardian University Guide 2025
Modules
Year 1
Performance in Physical Education: OAA, Gymnastics and Swimming
Performance in Physical Education: Games, Dance and Athletics
Education Studies 1: Applied Pedagogy
Learning and Teaching Through Games, Dance and Swimming
Learning and Teaching Through Athletics, Gymnastics and Adventurous Activities
Physical Education Theory
Initial School Experience
Year 2
Core modules:
Education Studies: Policy and Practice
Creating a Positive Teaching and Learning Environment
Intermediate Professional Semester
Options*:
Practical Performance
Primary Physical Education: Theory and Practice of Teaching KS1 and KS2 PE
Globalisation and Sport
Sport for Development and Peace
Final year
Core modules:
Education Studies 3: Inclusive Practice
Physical Education in the 14–19 Curriculum
Final Professional Semester
Options*:
Physical Practical Activity
Primary Physical Education: Active Learning in the Primary Setting
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
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Brighton
School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences
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Top job areas of graduates
One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.
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Sport and exercise sciences
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