Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year (Honours) Sheffield Hallam University

Overview

Are you driven by a love for sports and want to help people to embrace physical activity? On the Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University  you will explore a wide range of topics to prepare you for the world of physical education  – from practical activities and developing professional practice to sport science, sociology, philosophy and research.

The foundation year is suitable either if you don’t meet the entry requirements for the degree, or if you’d like further preparation before you start. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to progress onto the course.

Key facts

• 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

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career in: 

• School and college education 

• Pastoral roles

• Special educational needs

• Teaching Assistant roles 

• PE Technician roles

• Head of PE roles

• Departmental lead roles 

• Activity-specific school sport – e.g. dance, gymnastics, swimming, outdoor and adventurous activities 

• Leadership and management