Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science

This course is perfect for those who want to get a wider view of physical education and sport and the science behind them.

Whether you're considering becoming a PE teacher or want to follow a sports-related career such as a development officer, personal trainer or therapist, this diverse course will stretch your body and mind, helping you reach your full potential.

You'll examine the context of physical education at all ages and study the sport science disciplines of physiology, psychology, biomechanics and sociology. You'll also have opportunities to work with or observe professionals and industry experts.

The design and structure of the degree will enable you to take a flexible and broad approach to your future career. You'll be able to study modules that have a focus on a particular profession (e.g., teaching) or you can develop the knowledge and skills needed for a wider range of careers.

Top reasons to study with us

94% of our Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science students were in jobs or further study 15 months after finishing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022 If you are talented at sport, you can apply for one of our sport scholarships. As a Sport Scholar, you would enjoy a financial bursary, University gym membership, personal training, mentoring, and sports science support. 100% of our Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science students were satisfied overall with their course. National Student Survey 2022 You can choose a work experience setting that interests you and you'll have the chance to use advanced sports labs in which you’ll be able to conduct performance-related experiments and put theory into practice.

Specialist facilities Our Verena Holmes building, at the heart of our Canterbury Campus, houses impressive lab equipment, including a set of sports laboratories and an excellent team of highly qualified lab technicians to support you.

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Our multi-million-pound Sports Centre has the latest fitness equipment and offers gym and recreational sport memberships, a full range of fitness classes, and a personal training service. Our joint specialist facility, Polo Farm Sports Club is just a short distance from the Canterbury Campus, the facilities include three floodlit hockey pitches, an indoor tennis centre, outdoor tennis courts and a spacious sports hall, specialising in netball, hockey and cricket.

Location This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.