Physical Education
BA(Hons)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
UCAS code XC36
About the course
Physical education is much more than just secondary school teaching. Learning through physical activity affects everyone, from the pre-school child and the teenager out of school to adults and older people.
The importance of physical activity to the economy, the culture and health of people is an important subject of study and can lead to many employment opportunities. You can broaden your experience through our extracurricular programme and undertake additional qualifications in individual sports.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
A-levels:
ABBInternational Baccalaureate:
34 pointsFor non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing -
Course content
Course structure
Year 1 provides a broad introduction to physical education. This provides the foundation for years 2 and 3 where you can start to explore your own interests by selecting from a wide range of optional modules.
A variety of teaching methods are used including lectures, first-hand teaching experience, seminars, group tasks and practical performance. This variety of learning approaches will help you to develop both specific skills related to physical education and a set of transferable skills that can be used in a wide range of jobs. The course also offers you opportunities to undertake work-related placements in years 2 and 3. An opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities is also an option.
Areas of study
The course enables you to study practical activity areas within physical education, along with sport-science and social-scientific aspects of physical education and sport. In addition you are able to choose modules from a wide range of areas such as leisure and recreation, competitive sport, dance performance and choreography, special needs, and gender issues in physical education and sport.
Syllabus
Year 1
Core Modules:
Physical Education 1
Practical Application of Physical Education
Options from a wide range including:
Gymnastics
Dance
Games
Athletics
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Swimming
Social Study of Sport
Scientific Study of SportYear 2
Core Modules:
Physical Education 2
Practical Application of Physical Education
Research Methods
Work-based Experience
Options from a wide range including:
Net Games
Water Sports
Invasion Games
Learning and Teaching in Physical Education
SkiingYear 3
Core Modules:
Physical Education 3
Dissertation
Placement Experience
Options from a wide range including:
Social Aspects of Physical Education and Sport
Examinations in Physical Education
Dance
Football
Basketball
Netball
Leadership in Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Education Studies
You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BA(Hons) Physical Education [K1EA014] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,500 GBP -
Location
Location
Eastbourne Eastbourne is a thriving town which offers traditional seaside attractions, modern nightlife, good shopping and a wide range of sporting activities. It’s one of the sunniest places in the UK.
Our Eastbourne campus is located at the foot of the South Downs National Park, about ten minutes walk from the seafront and 20 minutes from the pier and Eastbourne town centre. Almost 3,000 students are based here.
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Living in Eastbourne
Eastbourne’s buzzing university community and compact town gives it a laid back and friendly feel. The town combines the traditional seaside attractions with modern nightlife, a wide range of sporting activities and an exciting arts scene.
Social scene
The student community in Eastbourne ensures it has a thriving social scene, with dedicated student nights at many of the town’s pubs and clubs. Eastbourne’s expanding nightlife includes trendy cocktail bars, laid-back country pubs and modern nightclubs.
Arts
The striking Towner contemporary art museum in Eastbourne features international exhibitions as well as a permanent art collection. Eastbourne's six theatres give you a chance to see West End musicals, touring shows, live music and comedy.
Sports
Eastbourne has long been the home of pre-Wimbledon tennis tournaments at Devonshire Park. Eastbourne also hosts an extreme sports festival and the Beachy Head Marathon that takes place across the South Downs National Park.
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Career opportunities
As a graduate you will be able to apply for a postgraduate Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) course if you choose a career in the teaching profession. Other careers include sport and leisure development for young people, the armed forces, the police, management and coaching. Further opportunities are available for undertaking postgraduate research.
