Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

CCC - BBC

UCAS Points

96 - 112 points

About this course

Support young people in sport with our hands-on Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree

Kickstart a career in teaching, coaching, or sport development with our Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree. You will develop a solid foundation in topics like teaching and coaching pedagogy, sociology, and the holistic development of young people.

Hands-on learning

Our physical education, sport, and youth development course will blend theory and practical application, allowing you to learn hands-on. For example, you will take part in school-based lessons and applied activity sessions.

Support from experts

We have an excellent reputation for physical education and sport. You will learn from a team of lecturers with a wide range of expertise in:

  • physical education (PE)

  • sports coaching

  • sport sociology

  • adapted PE & disability sport

  • dance.

    Our academics are also devoted to your personal and professional growth. Our student, Sophy, tells us that their tutors “always offered support and encouraged us to push [our] boundaries”.

    Work placements: build professional experience

    You will complete a work placement to apply your learning to a professional environment. We have strong links with over 200 schools, as well as National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and sports clubs in elite and disability sport.

    Postgraduate progression

    Following your Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development degree, any student meeting the entry requirements at the time of application will be offered the opportunity to interview for the PGCE Secondary PE programme.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC - BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 112 points
    BTEC MMM - DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors
    3431 Sports players
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Twickenham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science

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    St Mary's University, Twickenham

    Twickenham

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