Physical Education with Outdoor Education

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise science

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

Combine your passion for the outdoors with a deep-rooted understanding of physical education and become a practised outdoor educator.

Push boundaries by combining traditional physical education study with a focus on outdoor activities with this physical education with outdoor education course.

As part of your course, you'll:

  • Have the opportunity to develop your confidence, leadership and resourcefulness

  • Become a highly proficient educator in the rapidly expanding field of outdoor physical education

  • Access world-class sports facilities on campus and take advantage of our setting close to the Yorkshire countryside

  • Apply an understanding of research into a variety of outdoor settings to explore, investigate and examine the experiences of others that you are supporting and educating

  • Develop expertise in specialist areas to maximise your opportunities and enhance your employability prospects

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    Teaching expertise During your degree, you'll be taught by a highly skilled and passionate team who have vast experience of working and training in the outdoors and who'll support you in becoming a confident and capable outdoor educator. You'll also experience the expertise offered by Carnegie Great Outdoors, a leading provider of outdoor education, adventure activities and leadership development, based at the university.

    Industry links Our other links with outdoor bodies, such as the YHA (Youth Hostels Association) and Bradford Council's Adventure Development Unit, will provide you with access to industry expertise and invaluable placement opportunities.

    The outdoors on your doorstep By studying in Leeds, you'll also be well placed to access some of the country's finest outdoor scenery. Three different national parks - the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and the Peak District - are all located within an hour's drive of the city.

    International recognition We've been ranked in the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects in QS's World University Rankings by Subject. QS are an international higher education benchmarking agency.

    Why study Physical Education with Outdoor Education at Leeds Beckett University

  • 90% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Physical Education with Outdoor Education*

  • £45m state-of-the-art building - our new Carnegie School of Sport building offers world-class facilities and an excellent learning environment

  • Employment opportunities - embedded across the course and offered through our partnerships with outdoor bodies

  • Residential trips - team build with your peers and sample physical activities in the great outdoors

    National Student Survey 2024*

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

    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
    3431 Sports players
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

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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
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science

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    Leeds Beckett University

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