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BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport

Develop a practical and contextual understanding of physical education and school-based sports activities, exploring movement science, movement development and key issues that influence practice.

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      UCAS Code: X390
      Course Length: 3 Years Full-Time
      Start Dates: September 2021, September 2022
      Subjects: Sport and Physical Activity
      Location: Edge Hill University
      Example Offers: BCC-BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC)
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      Clearing & Adjustment: Places Available

      This popular degree prepares students for a career within contemporary school-based physical education, physical activity, health and sport. It recognises how Physical Education and School Sport (PESS) is an important part of the National Curriculum and Government agendas, and helps you develop a practical and contextual understanding of physical education and school sport. Through innovative practical and theoretical delivery, using outstanding sports facilities, the degree will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to work confidently and effectively in the fields of physical education, children’s physical activity and health, or youth sport. The linked areas of study will enable you to work within these areas as well as understand the associations between them.

      Student and Alumni Profiles

      • Mark Smith

        Mark Smith

        BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport
        My course has given me all that it said it would and everything we do is relevant. At the moment I am spending lots of time in schools gaining valuable experience for the future as well as volunteering as a Community Sports Coach.
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      • Alex Winstanley

        Alex Winstanley

        BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport
        Since starting my degree I've had constant opportunities for both personal and professional development and found all the staff to be very encouraging and enthusiastic.
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      In Depth

      What will I study?

      In Year 1 you will be introduced to the concept of developing physically literate young people with the purpose of enabling them to live active, healthy lives. Modules examine school-based health activities, different approaches to delivering physical education and school sport, children’s growth and development, as well as individual and social factors which influence the ways in which children and young people engage with physical activity. You will also explore the key skills required for studying and writing academically in university.

      In Year 2 you will extend your understanding of the issues that impact upon healthy lifestyles from schools into society, with practical activities to enhance your aesthetic awareness, knowledge and teaching. The anatomical, physiological and biomechanical principles underpinning physical education will also be explored. Examining how young people develop cognitively, you will additionally consider the various psychological and sociological factors that impact upon both educators and young people, and reflect on how models-based practice can enhance teaching and learning in physical education. Year 2 will also introduce you to the research process, developing your ability to devise research questions and develop sampling techniques.

      Year 3 allows you to put theoretical perspectives into practice. You will extend your understanding of special educational needs and disabilities and undertake modules analysing disadvantaged populations, and issues of power and control in educational environments. You will also have the chance to demonstrate your understanding of physical education and school sport through a work placement and a module that seeks to further develop your practical teaching skills. A dissertation enables you to pursue a personal area of interest related to physical education and school sport through the undertaking of an independent research project.

      How will I study?

      A wide range of methods will be used to help you learn including lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, presentations, directed independent study, research and ICT based learning. For each module you will have a module booklet and access to an electronic learning resource area that tells you what sessions are about, what to read, how you will be assessed and coursework guidance.

      You will undertake a work-based placement during the final year of the programme.

      How will I be assessed?

      Assessment is varied. You will learn to write essays, undertake projects, prepare poster presentations, plan/deliver/evaluate teaching sessions and propose and write a piece of original independent research. We use formal written examinations from time to time, but they never account for more than 50% of the marks for any module.

      Who will be teaching me?

      You will be taught by highly experienced and enthusiastic staff with a wealth of experience of working within a physical education context.

      The programme team are at the forefront of national and local developments in the subject and are actively involved in research projects that influence the way in which PE and school sport develops.

      A Great Study Environment

      A student in the indoor sports hall throws a basketball.All courses in the Department of Sport and Physical Activity place a strong emphasis on practical work, underpinned by outstanding facilities including dedicated biochemistry, biomechanics, performance analysis, physiology and psychology laboratories.

      The performance analysis laboratory provides access to industry-standard software and audio-visual equipment for the analysis of athletic and coaching performance, while the biochemistry laboratory enables you to collect and accurately analyse a wide range of metabolites, using the latest technology, to determine the physiological responses of athletes and others, to a variety of exercise stresses such as running, cycling and rowing.

      There is a dedicated sports therapy clinic, providing a clinical learning environment in which to gain practical experience, as well as a functional rehabilitation centre where bespoke rehabilitation programmes for individuals or small groups can be implemented.

      Additional learning resources include high quality eye-tracking systems in a specialist vision analysis laboratory where you can measure hand-eye coordination, ocular-motor control, reaction times, cognition and other mechanisms associated with visual perception. Cutting edge musculoskeletal assessment tools combine with a dedicated strength and conditioning area in our MSk laboratory where you can assess athletes and implement (p)rehabilitation programmes. Isokinetic dynamometry, electromyography and dynamic balance assessment can all be conducted with immediate transfer to exercise prescription.

      In the Sleep, Exercise and Performance laboratory, you can measure the responses of individuals to sleep, sleep deprivation and changes in the circadian rhythms of a variety of biological processes. This helps to determine the best time to exercise or when individuals need to sleep and recover.

      Complementing the impressive academic facilities, there are £30 million of sport and leisure facilities across 60 acres on campus, including top-of-the-range 3G football and rugby pitches, hockey pitches, tennis courts, a competition-standard athletics track and an athletics field. The University sports centre boasts a 25-metre swimming pool, double sports hall for badminton, basketball, netball and squash, a 100-station fitness suite, aerobics studio and a health suite with sauna and steam rooms.

      Modules

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      Year 1

      SPT1642Foundations of Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching (20 credits)

      Foundations of Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching focuses on the study of education through the physical medium. Through theoretical input and practical sessions, the expectations and requirements of current National Curriculum and school sport provision will be investigated and developed. This practical teaching module will also emphasise and foster links with the Teachers’ Standards. You will demonstrate personal development of teaching practice, gain an understanding of the fundamentals of teaching (such as the planning, development and management of an inclusive learning environment), and develop your knowledge of the Physical Education curriculum and progressive activities across key stages.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      SPT1643Foundations of Physical Education and School Sport Teaching and Learning (20 credits)

      Foundations of Physical Education and School Sport Teaching and Learning provides you with an introduction to the essential pedagogical nature of the work of Physical Education and School Sport practitioners. The module will make you aware of the fundamental assumptions underpinning a selection of key learning theories, as well as developing your knowledge of how these theories could be applied to facilitate and assess learning in physical education and school sport settings. You will also become familiar with the issues and practices surrounding the creation and maintenance of positive learning environments.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      SPT1644Critical Enquiry and Academic Skill in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits)

      Critical Enquiry and Academic Skill in Physical Education and School Sport requires you to become familiar with the academic conventions of studying in higher education. You will become proficient with the expected standards of referencing and submission of work, thinking and writing in a critically analytical manner, and identifying appropriate literature from books, journals and other appropriate sources to inform their work. You will also be introduced to important ways of searching relevant databases both within and beyond physical education and school sports contexts.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      SPT1645Foundations of School-Based Physical Activity and Health (20 credits)

      Foundations of School-Based Physical Activity and Health provides an introduction to concepts and issues related to physical activity and health in the context of schools and young people. You will be enabled to assimilate and apply policy and research evidence to further your understanding of the relationships between young people’s school-based physical activity and associated health outcomes.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      SPT1646Foundations of Children's Growth and Movement Development (20 credits)

      Foundations of Children’s Growth and Movement Development provides you with a basic understanding of the developmental processes that a child undergoes from birth through to physical maturity. This is further combined with an understanding of movement skills, their classification and the sequential manner in which they are achieved through to adolescence. To improve and develop your understanding, the module will provide you with the observational and practical skills necessary to assess the motor capabilities of young children. Reflecting on current research should enable you to rationalise the need for application of this knowledge to developing children, in order that their full potential as a physically literate individual is possible.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      SPT1648Individual and Social Issues in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits)

      Individual and Social Issues in Physical Education and School Sport equips you with an  understanding of relevant psychological and sociological issues within the context of physical education and school sport. The physical education experiences of children and young people are shaped by individual and social factors. These influence the ways in which pupils engage in physical education and school sport. This module will provide an insight into how psychological and sociological theories can be used by teachers and other educational practitioners to reflect on the construction of identity and create a physical education environment that is conducive to learner engagement. You will also develop an awareness of the core psychological and sociological theories that are used to explain aspects of human behaviour related to physical education and school sport.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      You have the option to learn a language and study Arabic, French, German, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish as an integral part of this degree. A single Language module can be studied in Year 1 instead of either SPT1642 Foundations of Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching or SPT1643 Foundations of Physical Education and School Sport Teaching and Learning.

      TLC1010Language 1 (20 credits)

      TLC1010 Language 1 is ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as an integrated element of your degree. You can study French, German, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish (subject to minimum numbers for your preferred language). Delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, the module will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will play an active role in the weekly two-hour classes, engaging in role-plays, short conversations, videos, authentic texts and listening materials. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your own learning needs. On enrolment to the module, you will complete a language induction form and be placed into a language level group appropriate for your prior knowledge of your chosen language. Please note, while we will endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per module, this is not always possible. While you can join the module with some prior experience of your target language, you will not be able to study a language you are already fluent or proficient in.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      Year 2

      SPT2642Contemporary Issues in Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching (20 credits)

      Contemporary Issues in Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching focuses on the study of education through the physical medium. Through theoretical input and practical sessions, the expectations and requirements of the current National Curriculum and school sport provision will be investigated and developed. This practical teaching module will also emphasise and foster links with the Teachers’ Standards. You will further your understanding of the fundamentals of teaching (such as the planning, development and management of an inclusive learning environment), demonstrate an applied awareness of how theory can underpin practice, and develop your knowledge of the components that contribute to effective practical performance.


      Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Practical(s): 50%.

      SPT2645Contemporary Issues in Young People's Physical Activity and Health (20 credits)

      Contemporary Issues in Young People’s Physical Activity and Health focuses on current issues relevant to children and young people’s physical activity and health. You will become familiar with a range of contemporary issues relevant to physical activity, fitness, sedentary behaviour, and health indicators among children and young people. Measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviour will be examined as will physical activity and health from the perspective of specific populations such as pre-school children and adolescent girls.


      Assessment: Coursework: 60%, Practical(s): 40%.

      SPT2647Developing Research Skills for Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits)

      Developing Research Skills for Physical Education and School Sport fosters your understanding of the nature and process of conducting research in applied settings. The module will focus on developing your ability to define appropriate research questions, become familiar with (and select) suitable research methods and methodologies, and undertake data analysis. You will also be introduced to a range of research designs and sampling techniques.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      SPT2649Models-Based Practice in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits)

      Models-Based Practice in Physical Education and School Sport explores the vehicles advocated for helping to overcome the limitations of traditional approaches to teaching and learning in physical education and school sport. The module focuses on the pedagogical principles of sport education, teaching games for social and emotional learning, as well as technology-enhanced, cooperative and enquiry-based learning,  The aim is to enable you to plan, deliver and critically reflect on the use of models-based practice in physical education and school sport and make informed decisions about how best to deploy it in order to enhance pupil learning.


      Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Practical(s): 50%.

      SPT2650Psychological and Sociological Issues in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits)

      Psychological and Sociological Issues in Physical Education and School Sport provides you with the psychological and sociological knowledge and practical guidance necessary for effective physical education and school sport instruction. The module focuses on specific themes and issues relating to children’s participation in physical education and school sport and beyond. You will explore reasons for children’s engagement and disaffection in PE and school sport settings. This exploration will incorporate the study of psychological and sociological theories and concepts, giving consideration to the reciprocal roles of teachers and children in promoting positive and active learning environments.


      Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Written Exam(s): 50%.

      SPT2651Human Movement Science for Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits)

      Human Movement Science for Physical Education and School Sport develops your knowledge and understanding of the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical principles underpinning physical education. You will gain expertise in the anatomical structures of the muscular and skeletal systems and develop a detailed understanding of the cardiovascular, respiratory and energy systems and how they respond to exercise. The module will also enable you to evaluate and apply the biomechanical principles of human movement, explore concepts of training, and gain an insight into adaptations that occur during prolonged physical activity. The aim is to develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for delivering scientifically-informed practice within a physical education setting.


      Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Written Exam(s): 50%.

      If you studied a Language module in Year 1, or if you can demonstrate equivalent knowledge, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 2. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of either SPT2642 Contemporary Issues in Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching or SPT2650 Psychological and Sociological Issues in Physical Education and School Sport.

      TLC2000Language 2 (20 credits)

      TLC2000 Language 2 enables you to build on and develop your previous language knowledge in French, German, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish. You must have either studied the prior language module in the previous year of your degree or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge of your target language (though you will not be able to study a language you are already fluent or proficient in). The language levels available will be determined by the continuation of corresponding groups from module TLC1010 Language 1. You will gain the language skills necessary to become a more proficient user of the language. Classes will be taught in an interactive and communicative manner using authentic materials to promote meaningful communication. They will be conducted in the target language as much as possible. Emphasis will be on speaking and listening, with appropriate attention also being paid to other communication skills. Other work will include a variety of tasks which may be completed in the Language Centre.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      Year 3

      SPT3220Dissertation (40 credits)

      Dissertation allows you to engage in an in-depth independent research project, specialising your focus on a relevant area of interest.


      Assessment: Coursework: 80%, Practical(s): 20%.

      SPT3643Advanced Issues in Physical Education and School Sport Teaching and Learning (20 credits)

      Advanced Issues in Physical Education and School Sport Teaching and Learning enables you to critically consider the complexities of learning environments within the context of physical education and school sport. Underpinned by contemporary pedagogical theories, you will develop a critical understanding of the negotiated processes that practitioners face in developing and maintaining effective learning environments. Through an examination of socialisation processes, you will examine the opportunities, challenges, constraints and choices routinely faced by practitioners of physical education and school sport. You will reflect critically upon the interactions and micropolitics of cooperation, contestation and conflict routinely faced by practitioners in teaching and learning environments and consider how this may impact upon your future practice.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      SPT3645Special Educational Needs and Disability in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits)

      Special Educational Needs and Disability in Physical Education and School Sport enables you to gain knowledge and understanding of special educational needs and disability in the context of physical education and school sport. You will critique issues related to special educational needs and disability in special schools as well as mainstream school settings. A range of learning and physical disabilities will be explored to provide you with an accurate understanding of how you impact on teaching and learning from the perspectives of teachers and children. The application of this understanding will be developed through analysis of both current research and contemporary issues relating to the teaching of physical education and school sport to children with special educational needs and disabilities.


      Assessment: Coursework: 70%, Practical(s): 30%.

      You will select two of the following modules:

      SPT3642Advanced Issues in Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching (20 credits)

      Advanced Issues in Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching focuses on the study of education through the physical medium. You will investigate the expectations and requirements of the current National Curriculum and school sport provision, plan for the development of physical activities using appropriate resources, and learn to deliver inclusive physical activity sessions using a range of learning strategies.


      Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Practical(s): 50%.

      SPT3646Work Based Placement (20 credits)

      Work Based Placement enables you to undertake a period of work-based learning that will provide a practical context for you to develop your ability to study and apply theoretical concepts related to physical education and school sport. The work-based placement will be supported with an academic component that will equip you with the skills and awareness of professional practice and development, as well as familiarising you with the demands and expectations with regards to professional standards. Fundamental to this will be the development of an awareness of personal reflection and the use of targets for future development. There will be an opportunity to explore the theory underpinning practice observed or delivered and to evaluate and reflect on how theory, research and practical competencies are applied to physical education, school sport and related settings.


      Assessment: Coursework: 60%, Practical(s): 40%.

      SPT3647Learning Through The Outdoors in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits)

      Learning Through The Outdoors in Physical Education and School Sport provides an introduction to the concept and value of learning through the outdoors, outdoor education and its role within the school curriculum. The module outlines how outdoor education is included in the National Curriculum and how schools can provide high quality learning experiences through the outdoors. A key aim is to foster an understanding and appreciation of how moving and learning in the outdoor environment can contribute to personal development, environmental education, skill acquisition, and the development of citizenship. An appreciation of the issues encountered within and specific to outdoor and adventure learning will be fostered, including the safety implications associated with learning through the outdoors and the minimising of potential risk.


      Assessment: Coursework: 100%.

      If you studied Language modules in Years 1 and 2, or if you can demonstrate equivalent knowledge, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 3. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of either SPT3642 Advanced Issues in Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching, SPT3646 Work Based Placement or SPT3647 Learning Through The Outdoors in Physical Education and School Sport.

      TLC3000Language 3 (20 credits)

      TLC3000 Language 3 further enhances your language skills in French, German, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish and introduces you to a new culture and way of life. It is suitable if you have studied the prior language module in the previous year of your degree or if you can demonstrate equivalent knowledge of your target language (though you will not be able to study a language you are already fluent or proficient in). The language levels available will be determined by the continuation of corresponding groups from module TLC2000 Language 2. You will develop language skills to a level of proficiency that will enable you to spend time living or working abroad. Classes will be conducted as much as possible in the target language. They will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be on speaking and listening, with appropriate attention also being paid to other skills. Other work will include a variety of tasks which may be completed in the Language Centre.


      Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Written Exam(s): 50%.

      Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.

      Timetables

      Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

      Disclaimer

      Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.

      Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

      Entry Criteria

      Entry Requirements

      Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include Physical Education or a Science subject.

      If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

      Example Offers

      Some examples of how you can achieve 104-112 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.

      • A Level: BCC-BBC;
      • BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);
      • International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply;
      • Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

      Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

      As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as the Welsh Baccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

      For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.

      EU students can get country-specific information about the University’s entry requirements and equivalent national qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

      International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria for overseas applicants.

      English Language Requirements

      International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

      If your current level of English is half a band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

      Recognition of Prior Learning

      Edge Hill University recognises learning gained elsewhere, whether through academic credit and qualifications acquired from other relevant courses of study or through recognition of an individual’s professional and employment experience (also referred to as ‘experiential learning’). This may include credit or learning undertaken at another university.

      Previous learning that is recognised in this way may be used towards meeting the entry requirements for a programme and/or for exemption from part of a programme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for recognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consult the University’s academic regulations (sections C7 and F3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested in studying.

      Career Prospects

      What are my career prospects?

      The programme will prepare you for a wide range of career pathways within a physical education and school sport context. You will graduate well equipped for employment in the sports industry or allied professional occupations. Alternatively, you may wish to train to teach.

      How can I enhance my employability?

      It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how you will spend your time while studying and make the most of your university experience.

      Optional, additional activities may be available on this degree which could help to prepare you for a stimulating and rewarding career. These include:

      • Sandwich Years – you may have the opportunity to apply to complete a sandwich year placement, usually as the third year of a four year degree, and gain highly relevant work experience;
      • Studying Abroad – you may have the opportunity to apply to spend time studying or working abroad, usually as the third year of a four year degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in a different culture;
      • Learning a Language – you may be able to select language modules, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, as an integral part of your degree (for which you will gain academic credits). Alternatively, it may be possible to participate in Language Steps classes as additional study.

      Please note, the availability of these additional activities cannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending on availability and the number of students wanting to participate, there may be a competitive application process for sandwich year placements or studying abroad opportunities or you may be required to secure a relevant placement yourself.

      Finance

      Tuition Fees

      If you are a prospective UK student who will be joining this undergraduate degree in academic year 2021/22, the tuition fee will be £9,250 a year. Tuition fees for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2021/22 are £12,500 a year.

      If you are a prospective UK student who will be joining this undergraduate degree in academic year 2022/23, the tuition fee is still to be announced. You are advised to check this page regularly and once the position has been confirmed we will update this information. Tuition fees for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2022/23 are £15,000 a year.

      EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.

      The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.

      Financial Support

      Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this undergraduate degree can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the programme may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.

      For comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students joining this programme in academic year 2021/22, together with details of how to apply for potential funding, please view our Money Matters 2021/22 guide at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2021.

      Financial support arrangements for eligible UK students joining undergraduate degrees in academic year 2022/23 are still to be announced. You are advised to check this page regularly and once the position has been confirmed we will update this information.

      EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals should ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Please see www.edgehill.ac.uk/eufinance for further details.

      Financial support information for international students can be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

      Scholarships

      Ten scholarship winners sitting together in a lecture theatre at the Scholarship Awards Evening.Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with a competitive application process for prospective full-time undergraduate students.

      These scholarships aren’t linked to academic success and celebrate determination, talent and achievement beyond your coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.

      An additional scholarship, which you may qualify to receive, rewards outstanding A Level and BTEC grades.

      To find out more about scholarships, to assess your eligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarship winners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

      Apply

      How to Apply

      Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.

      Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out more about the application process.

      Further information for international students about how to apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.

      Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

      Visit Us

      If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into student life is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day. You can view dates and book your place at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

      Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, you can find out more about our full range of events for prospective students, including campus tours and virtual activities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

      Request a Prospectus

      If you would like to explore our full range of degrees before you apply, you can order an undergraduate prospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.

      Get in Touch

      If you have any questions about this programme or what it’s like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

      International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk with any queries about overseas study.

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      Course Changes

      Expand All This page outlines any material changes to course content, programme structure, assessment methods, entry criteria, and modes of study or delivery, implemented in the past two years.

      21st January 2021 - Change of Modules

      SPT2650 Psychological and Sociological Issues in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits) and SPT2651 Movement Science Foundation of Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits) replace SPT2643 Sociological Issues in Physical Education and School Sport Teaching and Learning (20 credits) and SPT2644 Psychology for Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits) as compulsory modules in Year 2.

      12th February 2020 - Change to Entry Requirements

      104-112 UCAS Tariff points are required to join this programme with effect from September 2021 entry.

      15th January 2020 - Change of Modules

      SPT1648 Individual and Social Issues in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits) replaces SPT1647 Movement Science Foundations of Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits) as a compulsory module in Year 1.

      SPT2649 Models-Based Practice in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits) replaces SPT2648 Contemporary Policy Issues in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits) as a compulsory module in Year 2.

      Covid-19 - Physical Education and School Sport Essential Information

      Physical Education and School Sport Course Statement

      Weekly delivery to consist of six hours of onsite teaching supported by six hours of online learning comprising of synchronous (lecture, tutorial, workshop) and asynchronous (lecture, discussion board, online tasks, practical simulations) learning activities and academic support.

      Teaching and Learning at Edge Hill University in 2020

      In this video Pro Vice-Chancellor, Lynda Brady, answers your questions and explains how teaching will work when you join us at Edge Hill University in September.

      Campus Facilities at Edge Hill University in 2020

      In this video Pro Vice-Chancellor, Lynda Brady, explains how we’re preparing the campus for your arrival in September and the facilities that will be available.