Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) DipHE
Course Overview - Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) DipHE
This BSc is for students who are interested in working in physical education or youth sport, developing sport in communities, helping individuals fulfil their potential in sport and health, as well as those seeking to gain a strong understanding and application of sports coaching principles and practices.
Youll explore the sociological, political, pedagogical and psychological factors that influence participation in physical education and sport, and how these relate to sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing. Youll learn how to plan, deliver, manage and ...
This BSc is for students who are interested in working in physical education or youth sport, developing sport in communities, helping individuals fulfil their potential in sport and health, as well as those seeking to gain a strong understanding and application of sports coaching principles and practices.<br/><br/>Youll explore the sociological, political, pedagogical and psychological factors that influence participation in physical education and sport, and how these relate to sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing. Youll learn how to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate high-quality activities and events aimed at encouraging and enabling people to get involved in sport and physical activity, from grassroots to elite level.<br/><br/>You’ll also explore social issues in physical education such as gender, race and religion and inclusive practice. In addition, youll learn historical and philosophical aspects related to PE.<br/><br/>Your studies will be supported by some of the best teaching and sports facilities in the UK that include our:<br/><br/>state-of-the-art physiology, biomechanics and psychology laboratories<br/>world-class indoor athletics centre<br/>international-standard 400m six-lane athletics track with full field event facilities<br/>large indoor netball hall<br/>multi-use sports centre equipped with squash, basketball and netball courts, as well as a superb climbing wall.<br/>members-only fitness suite featuring treadmills, cycles and rowing machines<br/>a weight-training area with free and fixed weights<br/>grass and third-generation (3G) all-weather pitches<br/>outdoor tennis courts
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C622
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Health, Forensic Science, Nutrition, Psychology, Science or Sport with 45 credits at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
including grade 5 at Higher Level in at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education. Standard or Higher Level 2 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
including H3 in one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DM
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with an A level at grade B in any subject or DM in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Geography/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDM
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with an A level at grade B in any subject or DM in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Geography/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DM
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with an A level at grade B in any subject or DM in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M2
including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Geography/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Geography/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
A level
A,A,B
B,B,B
including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
T Level
M
Subjects accepted: Health or Science
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