Sport and Physical Education (Hons) University of Bedfordshire

Overview

Sport and Physical Education (Hons) degree offered at University of Bedfordshire will help you gain deeper understanding of sport science and personal training as well as relevant experience through work placements/internships at sports organisations, schools and within a personal training environment, preparing you for a successful career.

Why choose this course?

• Study key areas of sport science (physical education) including pedagogy and sports performance as well as research methods and employability units.

• Develop your personal training skills and build partnerships with local sports clubs and teams with help from our excellent links with industry including Sport England, the Football Association.

• Learn from our team of experts in fitness, personal training and strength and conditioning.

• Gain a sound training, skills and knowledge of sport science (physical education) together with the transferrable skills needed for a range of careers.

• Build your employability through relevant work placement/internships at sports organisations, schools and within a personal training environment where you can also carry out a research project.

• Benefit from specialist teaching laboratories and sports facilities at our School of Sports Science and Physical Activity as well as world-class teaching from a team with research expertise in environmental physiology, health and metabolism and movement within the sports science field.

By linking closely to your previous studies and work experience it provides seamless progression to university-level study with the added benefit of a targeted initial induction and a week-long summer school to help support your academic development.

How will this course enhance my career prospects?

We value real-world experience to prepare you for life beyond university, which is why we’ve forged connections with thousands of companies locally, nationally and internationally. Through our placements, you can gain that all-important practical experience whilst you complete your course.