Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science with Foundation Year

Top 10 in the UK for the satisfaction with teaching in the subject area of Sports Science.
(The Guardian University Guide 2026)

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

Combine your passion for sport, movement, and teaching with a degree in Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science. This course is perfect if you want to know how the human body performs, how people learn through movement, and how sport science can support health, fitness, and education.

With a strong focus on real-world learning, you’ll gain a variety of knowledge and skills that you can take into a variety of sectors. From nutrition to coaching, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of both physical education and sports science.

What you’ll learn


• Explore how the body functions and performs through modules in sport psychology, physiology, and biomechanics.



• Understand how young people learn physical skills through practical activities in physical education and sport.



• Apply psychological principles to sport, motivation, and behaviour.



• Develop your practical teaching and leadership skills need to thrive in a teaching environment.



• Personalise your degree through a range of optional modules, tailoring your studies to your preference.



This multidisciplinary and practical course will set you up for a range of careers including PE teaching, sport coaching, personal training, health promotion, and sport science.

If you want to make a difference through movement, then study Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science with CCCU.

Accreditation
Our labs are accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. You’ll have access to cutting-edge equipment, including eye-tracking technology, 3D motion-capture systems, gas-analysis equipment and an altitude chamber.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.

CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.

With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.

Click register interest now to secure your place at CCCU this September.