Physical Education (Hons) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

The  Physical Education (Hons) programme at Leeds Beckett University  provides the ideal foundation for a career in teaching, as well as a range of other exciting professions in sport. 

As part of this Physical Education (Hons) programme at Leeds Beckett University, you'll:

• Study at a world-class sports facilities on campus, taking part in a range of physical activities across the three years

• Discover all aspects of physical education, including different teaching and learning approaches, how to work inclusively with diverse groups, and the benefits of lifelong physical activity

• Gain hands-on experience by working with young people in a variety of settings including teaching PE in primary, secondary and special schools, engaging with external organisations, and leading community groups

• Choose from a range of optional modules to develop expertise in specialist areas and enhance your employability prospects

• Apply an understanding of research into a variety of settings to explore, investigate and examine the experiences of others that you are supporting and educating

Career opportunities:

The multidisciplinary nature of this physical education degree will offer you flexibility if you are still undecided about your career, or the chance to specialise if you know exactly where you want to be in three years' time. For example, you may wish to work as a PE teacher, in community sport settings with specialist populations, in health promotion, in coaching or in personal training. Whatever you choose, this course will prepare you for employment in a diverse job market. Alternatively, you could progress your studies with one of the postgraduate courses.

• PE Teacher

• Sports development officer

• Performance analyst

• Personal trainer