Physical Education and Sports Coaching

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Undergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

CD

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

About this course

Confidently guide others in sport with our hands-on Physical Education and Sports Coaching degree

Empower others through sport with our Physical Education and Sports Coaching degree. If you currently work, or aspire to teach, in physical education or sport coaching, this course is for you.

You will study on campus twice a week, covering topics like:

  • young people’s holistic development

  • talent development

  • contemporary issues in PE and sport

  • health and wellbeing

  • teaching skills.

    Excellent reputation and teaching

    We have a strong reputation for our sports and education programmes. The Times Good University Guide 2023 rated us in the top 5 for teaching quality. Additionally, we placed 5th for student experience in the Complete University Guide 2024.

    Our student, Sophy, tells us that our tutors “always offered support and encouraged us to push our boundaries”.

    Work placements: build professional experience

    You will undertake a work placement in your second year. This will allow you to apply your studies to a professional environment and strengthen your skills. Previous students have worked at:

  • schools

  • sports clubs.

    * Opportunities for further study*

    Once you successfully complete our Physical Education and Sports Coaching degree, you can choose to spend a third year completing either our:

  • Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons)

  • Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development BA (Hons).
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CD
    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2311 Higher education teaching professionals
    2312 Further education teaching professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Twickenham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science