BA Hons Physical Education

At Leeds Beckett University, the BA (Hons) Physical Education degree focuses on learning through action, not just theory. You’ll gain real-world experience by engaging directly with schools, community groups, and sports organisations while developing the skills to teach, coach, and inspire others to lead active lives. With access to outstanding sports facilities and expert tutors, you’ll explore every aspect of physical education — from movement analysis to inclusive teaching and performance development.

Here’s how the course helps you gain practical, hands-on experience throughout your studies:

• School and community placements – You’ll take part in placements across primary, secondary, and special schools, as well as community sport environments, giving you direct experience working with children and young people.

• Specialist sports facilities – You’ll train and learn in top-tier facilities, including modern sport science laboratories, a 400m athletics track, indoor arenas, and fitness and performance suites equipped for biomechanics and physiology testing.

• Collaborative teaching and coaching projects – You’ll work in groups to design and deliver sport and physical activity programmes, gaining teamwork, communication, and leadership skills through real teaching and coaching practice.

• Digital performance analysis tools – You’ll use cutting-edge technology to assess movement, fitness, and performance — including video analysis, motion tracking, and physiological monitoring tools used in professional sport and education.

• Inclusive teaching practice – The course emphasises working with diverse learners, helping you develop strategies to support pupils with varying needs and promote equality and participation in physical education.

• Professional development portfolio – Throughout your degree, you’ll create a portfolio showcasing your placements, lesson plans, and reflections — evidence of your progress toward a career in sport or teaching.

• Expert mentoring and feedback – You’ll receive ongoing support from experienced tutors and placement mentors, helping you refine your teaching techniques and develop confidence in leading physical activity.

By combining practical experience, professional reflection, and access to world-class facilities, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to lead, teach, and inspire through physical education.

If you choose the BA (Hons) Physical Education at Leeds Beckett University, you’ll develop a strong understanding of sport, health, fitness, and education—preparing you for diverse roles in schools, sports organisations, and the wider physical activity sector. This course blends theory with practice, helping you inspire young people and communities to lead active, healthy lives.

Progression & Future Opportunities:
Graduates from this degree often move into careers such as:

• Physical Education (PE) Teacher in primary or secondary schools

• Sports Development or Community Sport Officer

• Health and Wellbeing Coordinator

• Performance Coach or Fitness Instructor

How Leeds Beckett University helps you get there:

• Career & Employability Support: Through the university’s Graduate Promise and Careers Service, you’ll receive personalised guidance on career planning, CV building, interview skills, and connections to employers across the education and sports sectors.

• Practical Learning: The course gives you access to world-class facilities at the Carnegie School of Sport, including laboratories, fitness suites, and teaching spaces, allowing you to apply theory directly to practice.

• Industry & Placement Opportunities: You’ll take part in placements in schools and community programmes, developing real-world experience and professional contacts.

• Accreditation & Long-Term Value: This degree holds strong recognition in the education and sports industry, serving as a direct pathway to a PGCE or other teaching qualification if you wish to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Graduate Outcomes: Many graduates move straight into teaching, coaching, or health promotion roles. The degree’s practical focus and reputation for employability make Leeds Beckett one of the top universities for sports-related careers.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your BA (Hons) Physical Education, you can advance to postgraduate study such as a PGCE in Physical Education, Master’s in Sport Coaching, or MSc in Physical Activity and Health. These routes can lead to senior teaching positions, specialist coaching roles, or leadership opportunities in sport, health, and education management.