BA Hons Business Management and Sport and Physical Education

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Liverpool Hope University

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Management and Sport & Physical Education at Liverpool Hope University is a three-year degree that blends strong business foundations with the practical and theoretical study of sport, physical activity, and coaching. It's an excellent choice if you want to keep your career options open—whether in sport, fitness, management, teaching pathways, or wider business sectors.

Curriculum Structure (Three-Year Program)

Year 1

In your first year, you build your academic foundation across both subject areas. In Business Management, you explore how organisations operate, learn the basics of business strategy, and begin to understand how effective planning supports sustainable growth. At the same time, Sport & Physical Education introduces you to key concepts such as physical literacy, coaching principles, and the social role of sport in communities. This year focuses on helping you develop confidence, core skills, and a strong understanding of the industries you’re stepping into.

Year 2

Your second year deepens your knowledge and pushes you to think more critically. In Business Management, you study topics like organisational behaviour, leadership, ethics, and the role of strategy in a changing world. You’ll examine real business scenarios and learn how decisions impact people and performance. In Sport & Physical Education, you explore sport psychology, skill development, performance analysis, and how coaching methods can be adapted to different ages and abilities. This year balances theory with practice, preparing you for more specialised study.

Year 3

Your final year focuses on applying everything you've learned to real-world challenges. In Business Management, you investigate areas such as business innovation, global strategy, and entrepreneurial thinking—equipping you with the confidence to shape or lead organisations. Meanwhile, the Sport & Physical Education curriculum encourages you to take on advanced coaching practice, understand policy and professional standards in sport, and engage with contemporary issues around health, wellbeing, and physical activity. By the end of the year, you’ll be ready to step into professional employment or pursue further study.

Focus Areas

Business strategy, leadership, coaching and performance, sport management, health and wellbeing, organisational behaviour, physical literacy, decision-making, sport development, and entrepreneurship.

Learning Outcomes

You will graduate with strong analytical skills, leadership confidence, practical coaching capability, an understanding of sport and wellbeing theory, and the ability to manage people, projects, and organisations effectively.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The program is designed to reflect industry expectations in sport, coaching, and business management, preparing you for roles across education, sport development, leisure management, and commercial organisations.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Liverpool Hope University is recognised for strong graduate employability and high-quality teaching, with a consistent reputation for student support and career preparation.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

This is a combined honours degree: half the focus is on Business Management and half on Sport & Physical Education. You’ll gain a solid grounding in both business fundamentals and sport/PE theory and practice, preparing you for careers that combine physical activity, coaching, and organisational or business skills.

What This Degree Covers

Business Management

Core topics include how organisations operate, management processes, the business environment, entrepreneurship, and the ethical and social context of business.
Practical experience such as enterprise projects allows you to develop real-world business and leadership skills.

Sport & Physical Education

Modules cover sport psychology, coaching science, performance analysis, physical education, health, inclusion, and community sport development.
Learning mixes theory and practice, with opportunities to use sport facilities, labs, and sports science resources.

Skills You Will Develop

Business acumen: organisational understanding, entrepreneurship, management skills, and ethical awareness.
Sport and PE knowledge: coaching, performance analysis, sport psychology, and health promotion.
Practical experience through business projects and sport/PE sessions.
Transferable skills: communication, teamwork, planning, analysis, and leadership.
Versatility to work across business, sport, health, and education sectors.

Career Pathways

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Sports club or leisure facility manager
Fitness or wellbeing entrepreneur
Sports marketing or sports business development
PE teacher (with additional teacher training)
Coach or community sports coordinator
Management roles in sports organisations or leisure centres
Business roles in sports retail, products, or services
Roles in health promotion, fitness, and community wellbeing programmes

Who This Degree Suits

This degree is ideal if you:

Are passionate about sport and physical activity, but also interested in business and management.
Want a flexible degree that combines business skills with sport/PE knowledge.
Are interested in organising, managing, coaching, or promoting sport or physical education.
Want a degree that opens diverse career options across sport, business, education, fitness, or entrepreneurship.

Progression & Future Opportunities

This degree equips you with a strong foundation in business management alongside sport and physical education knowledge, preparing you for roles that combine organisational skills with sport, health, and wellbeing. Graduates often progress into sports management, fitness, leisure, community, or health-focused roles.

Typical job roles include:

Sports-management or operations officer
Sports marketing or events coordinator
Facility or club manager
Community-sport coordinator
Youth-sports coach or instructor
Recreation and leisure management professional
Fitness or wellness consultant

You’ll also benefit from:

University employability and careers support, including CV guidance, interview preparation, and access to placements and volunteering opportunities.
Applied learning opportunities, such as projects and placements combining business knowledge with practical sport/PE experience.
Access to specialist facilities, including modern sports complexes, labs, and conditioning suites.
Dual skillset in business and sport, allowing you to operate in commercial, community, or public-sector roles.
Versatile career pathways, from sport and fitness business roles to community sport, public health, or leisure management positions.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this degree, you could:

Pursue a Master’s degree in Sports Management, Sports Business, Public Health & Wellbeing, Leisure & Recreation Management, or Business Administration
Obtain professional sport-management, coaching, or fitness/wellness certifications to specialise further
Work in club/facility management, event management, sports marketing, sports development, or community-sport coordination
Venture into entrepreneurship in sport, fitness, or wellness industries
Contribute to public health, community outreach, or social-impact programmes, leveraging knowledge of sport, wellbeing, and organisational management