BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
About this course
BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education is an undergraduate degree in the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science subject area. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can choose between a sociological or health pathway to specialise in their final year of study, and complete a dissertation as part of the curriculum. The first year covers human anatomy, physiology, and sports psychology alongside Introduction to research methods, Introduction to sport and exercise psychology, Working in sport, and Anatomy and biomechanics. The second year introduces social psychology, physical activity interventions, and research design through Research methods for sport, exercise & physical activity, Social psychology of sport, Developing physical education and sport pedagogy, and Dissertation preparation. The final year focuses on advanced coaching, inclusive practices, and professional development via Applied sport and exercise psychology, Inclusive physical education and sport pedagogy, Professional development and employability, and Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. An Enhanced DBS check is required. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. An Enhanced DBS check is required.
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 61%
- Gained a higher qualification: 4%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 310 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 54%
- London: 14%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to research methods
- Introduction to sport and exercise psychology
- Working in sport
- Anatomy and biomechanics
- Human physiology
- Sport, physical activity and social inclusion
- Foundations in physical education and sports coaching pedagogy
- Research methods for sport, exercise & physical activity
- Social psychology of sport
- Developing physical education and sport pedagogy
- Contemporary issues and social practices in sport and physical activity
- Pedagogies to promote physical literacy, health and wellbeing through movement
- Physical activity and health interventions
- Dissertation preparation
- Applied sport and exercise psychology
- Inclusive physical education and sport pedagogy
- Professional development and employability
- Sport, physical activity and disability
- Narratives of bodies and health
- Critical sport pedagogy
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Bedfordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Bedfordshire?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Bedfordshire?
61% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.