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BA (Hons) Physical Education with Outdoor Education

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our physical education with outdoor education course offers you flexibility if you are still undecided about your career, or the chance to specialize if you know exactly where you want to be when you graduate. You may wish to work as a PE teacher with specialist knowledge of outdoor education, as an outdoor instructor leading diverse groups of people, or for a national governing body. Alternatively, you could progress your studies with one of our postgraduate courses. Whatever you choose, this course will prepare you for employment in a competitive job market.

Teacher (primary or secondary) with outdoor education specialism

Uniformed services (including police, fire, military, and paramedic)

Outdoors instructor

Outdoors community program developer

We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.

Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application, or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

Getting ready to apply for jobs

Working on your CV

Preparing for an interview

Applying for graduate vacancies or placements

Connecting with employers and organizations

General Eligibility

GCSEs

GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2, and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with 104-120 UCAS tariff points in a relevant subject

T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 104-120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject

Scottish Awards

104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and should include at least one science subject

Irish Leaving Certificate

104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and should include at least one science subject

International baccalaureate

104-120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and should include at least one science subject

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • PE & Sport Pedagogy 1a

  • PE & Sport Pedagogy 1b

  • Scientific Foundations of Human Movement for PE

  • Lifestyle Sports

  • Sociology of PE

  • Psychology of Motor Learning

  • Personal, Professional & Academic Development

2 Year 2
  • PE & Sport Pedagogy 2

  • Employability in PE

  • Research Methods for PE

  • Plus at least one from the following year 2 modules:

  • Applied Social Science of PE

  • Social Psychology

  • Applied Human Movement for PE2

  • And at least one from the following year 2 option modules:

  • Adapted Outdoor Adventure

  • Adventure Analysis

Option modules may include

  • Working with Children

  • Inclusive Practice (Multi Activity)

  • Physically Active Learning

  • Dance Education 2

3 Year 3
  • PE & Sport Pedagogy 3

  • Final Year Project (with an outdoor focus)

  • Plus at least one from the following year 3 modules:

  • Contemporary Issues in PE & Youth Sport

  • Applied Psychology

  • Analysing Human Movement

  • And at least one from the following year 3 option modules:

  • Journeying Through the Outdoors

  • Teaching & Learning Through the Outdoors

Option modules may include

  • PE Pedagogy in Practice

  • Special Educational Needs & Disability in PE

  • Lifelong Participation in 'At-risk' Populations

  • Dance Education 3

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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