COURSE CURRICULUM

Year 1 focuses on building foundational skills and knowledge. In the personal, professional and academic development module, you develop essential study, research and employability skills. Lifestyle and adventure sports introduces you to non-traditional sport cultures and their role in society. Sociology of PE encourages you to examine the role and meaning of physical education in contemporary contexts. PE and sport pedagogy 1a focuses on teaching theory and practice in outdoor and adventurous activity, games and dance, with a residential experience that promotes safe practice and personal development. Scientific foundations of human movement gives you an introduction to exercise physiology and biomechanics to support professional practice. In PE and sport pedagogy 1b, you apply pedagogical principles to athletics, gymnastics and aquatics, while reflecting on inclusive teaching and the science behind performance. The psychology of learning module explores motor learning and control theories and how they support effective skill acquisition.Year 2 emphasizes applied practice and career development. Professional development in PE with outdoor education helps you build a professional profile and enhances your employability through skill-building and work-based learning. Research in practice prepares you to engage with academic research in preparation for your final year project. PE and sport pedagogy 2 develops your knowledge of inclusive, student-centered teaching strategies used in sports and games, drawing on contemporary learning theories.Final year challenges you to apply your accumulated knowledge. The final year project allows you to complete an independent research study based on your interests and career goals. PE and sport pedagogy 3 focuses on applying sport education and cooperative learning models in practical settings, grounded in educational theory.