Physical Education & Outdoor Education BSc (Hons

Physical Education & Outdoor Education BSc (Hons) University of Worcester and Herefordshire & Ludlow College

KEY FACTS

Level: 4, 5 & 6 Attendance: Full-time Duration: Three years Location: HLC, the University of Worcester and various outdoor venues Application: UCAS course code CX63 BSc/PEOE

This degree is specifically designed to meet the changing needs of the physical education profession and outdoor industry. It has a broad range of modules that prepare students for their future career. The course is based at the University of Worcester and is designed to ensure that students are provided with an equal mix of both disciplines, offering students a broad range of knowledge and employment options.

Course Content

During the course, students will be taught by an experienced and enthusiastic team of both physical education and outdoor education practitioners, who are committed to providing a quality experience that will enable the progression of students to effective and employable graduates. Students will gain valuable experiences on placements, have the opportunity of working in both primary and secondary school settings, as well as a range of outdoor settings. Students have the option in their second year of spending an exciting international semester abroad with one of the University of Worcester’s partner universities.

Year 1 Mandatory • Introduction to Physical Education • Land-Based Personal Skills • Scientific Principles of Movement in Teaching and Coaching Optional • Foundations of Outdoor Learning • Safety Management • Language Year 2 Mandatory • Learning and Teaching through Games • Water-based Personal Skills • Creating Successful Research • Facilitation and Reviewing Optional • Advanced Scientific Principles in Teaching and Coaching • Contemporary Issues in Sport • Teaching Gymnastics in Secondary Schools • Swimming, Lifesaving and Risk • Teaching Special Education Needs and Disability

PE in Schools • Language

Year 3 Mandatory • PE Independent Research Project in PE • Outdoor Activities and the Natural Environment • Contemporary issues in Outdoor Education • Residential Experience Optional • School-based Placement or • Professional Placement • Leading and Developing PE in Primary School • 14–19 PE and Sport

Assessment

Assessment takes place using a variety of methods; essays, presentations, teaching assessments, practical performance assessments, examinations, projects, group work, practical work experience and independent research.

Entry Requirements

• Passes at 9–4 (A*–C) in four GCSE subjects including English Language and maths plus: • UCAS tariff 112 points

Progression

Opportunities for postgraduate study, including an MA in Physical Education, Outdoor Education and/or a PGCE are available at the University of Worcester.

Course Fees

£9,250 per year (at time of print); University of Worcester fees policy applies. All fees are subject to change; please check with the relevant provider and see the Money Matters section on page 18.

Every course has day-to-day costs for basic books, stationery, printing and photocopying. The amounts vary between courses.

There will be the opportunity to go on a variety of trips, these are optional and you will be expected to meet any costs.

Students are advised to buy the following outdoor equipment: waterproof top and bottoms, walking boots, 30–35 litre rucksack, and compass (silva type 4).

All Physical Education and Sports Coaching students are expected to wear School of Sport and Exercise Science branded sports kit. This includes a polo top, t-shirt and a hooded sweatshirt and costs approximately £85.

A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this course this is £44 with update service £13 per year (prices current at time of print).

Any transport costs for work placements would need to be met by students.

Contact Enquiries Call: 0800 032 1986 Email: enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk