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Sport, Physical Education and Community Studies: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BA
Address
Sport, Physical Education and Community Studies: University of Birmingham, School of Education, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Cultural Studies
Duration 
3 years
Telephone 
+44 (0)121 414 4866
Fax 
+44 (0) 121 414 4865
E-mail 

educ...@bham.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.education.bham.ac.uk



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This degree offers you the opportunity to examine the theory and practice of physical education, sport and coaching across education and community boundaries. You will gain skills that will enable you to contribute positively to partnership enterprises within sport, leisure, coaching, education and community contexts.

You will study a range of topics including sport, coaching and leisure management, physical education and community studies, as well as increasing your knowledge, understanding and awareness of significant sport bodies such as the Sports Council, the Central Council for Physical Education, sports coach UK and the Youth Sport Trust.

In Physical Education you have the opportunity to examine, both practically and theoretically, the nature of physical education from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. The degree also involves the study of physiology, psychology, sociology and coaching, which have traditionally offered insights into the development and interaction of young people in sport, PE and community contexts.

The Community Studies element of the degree enables you to explore the use of sport and leisure activities as a base for informal education programmes. There is also a research placement module within the degree programme which allows you to choose a placement in  an educational, leisure or sport setting. This affords you the opportunity to focus on the theory–practice interface in an applied context.

First year

  • Introduction to Sports Studies
  • Academic Skill Development – Introduction to Research
  • Personal Development through Outdoor Education
  • Introduction to the Organisation, Development and Management of Sport
  • History and Theory of Informal Education
  • Principles and Practice of Physical Education through Games and Athletics

Second year

  • Practical Studies: Aesthetic Activities of Physical Education (Gymnastics/· Dance)
  • Applied Coaching Theory
  • Research Methods
  • Principles of Physical Activity
  • Sport in the Community
  • Placement (Physical Education/Sport/Leisure)

Students are required to undertake individual research projects through a field placement within a sport, leisure or PE context. The research placement takes place during the second year of study and there is an expectation that students spend 30 hours within their placement. Each student is expected to negotiate their own placement.

Third year

  • Advanced Coaching Theory
  • Creative Interventions with Communities
  • Psychology and Sociology of PE and Sport
  • Teaching and Coaching· of Swimming
  • Dissertation

Teaching and assessment

Assessment involves both practical and theoretical assignments, group and individual presentations and examinations. In the final year students complete a dissertation that focuses upon a topic covered within the degree programme.

Career opportunities

This programme aims to educate a new type of sport/PE/coach professional who is capable of contributing to the growing trend for partnership enterprises in this field. On completion of the degree, you will be well equipped for a career in teaching, coaching, leisure management, sports development, the armed forces or any graduate- entry profession, as well as postgraduate studies.

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: ABB–BBB
  • Required subjects: Preferably PE, Sports Science or Sports Studies
  • General Studies: not accepted, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the requirements of the offer
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32 points

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Additional information

A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check (standard level) is required from accepted candidates before registration for the programme.

Contact details

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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