Physical Education and School Sport Foundation Degree FD
The Sheffield College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22438 | £20448 | £24818 |
25-75 percentile range | £18849 - £25991 | £15981 - £24541 | £19498 - £30391 |
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Course Description
PE teachers can transform young people's lives. On this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of Physical Education (PE) in schools and wider communities, which will allow you to make a real difference to the development of young people. Throughout this Foundation Degree, you will develop your teaching, learning and leadership skills, enabling you to become a highly employable expert on PE and school sport. It aims to develop subject knowledge and understanding of the concepts, processes and content of the National Curriculum for Physical Education (PE) in primary, secondary and further education.
Over the duration of the course, you will develop skills in a range of sports including traditional sports, aquatics and outdoor adventure, benefiting from learning at world class sports facilities such as the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield. You’ll also have the opportunity to achieve a range of additional qualifications such as NGB Level 1 and 2 Coaching Awards, alongside the 1st4sport Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport. You will be supported to gain experience of working in primary and secondary school settings, all of which will allow you to secure various paid roles in a PE school setting.
In undertaking this course, you will have the opportunity to inspire young people to get active and develop essential life skills through PE and school sport. This will enable you to play a pivotal role in improving young people’s physical, social and emotional development. You will develop your personal and interpersonal qualities that prepare you to be a skilful practitioner in educational settings. You will also explore contemporary issues that influence the wider context of PE and school sport, putting you in the privileged position of being able to transform the lives of young people.
Your primary location of study will be Hillsborough Campus but some of the course will also be delivered at external venues:
The Sheffield College, City Campus (Games - Practical Activities Module)
Sheffield Workshop Gymnastics, London Road (Gymnastics - Practical Activities Module)
OAA facilities, inc. a residential in the Peak/Lake District (Outdoor And Adventurous Activities Module)
English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (Applied Athletic, Aquatic And Dance Activities Module)
Hillsborough Leisure Centre (Applied Athletic, Aquatic And Dance Activities Module)
Applicants who study a SHU-validated Foundation Degree will receive an offer for their designated full time honours degree progression route at Sheffield Hallam University provided that they submit an application via UCAS within the deadline.
The offer of a place on the Level 6 BSc(Hons) PE and School Sport degree made by the University will be subject to:
Successful completion of the Foundation Degree programme and a minimum average grade of 55% at Level 5
Submission of a satisfactory personal statement and reference
Meeting the University's literacy and numeracy requirements
Satisfying any additional specific course requirements for entry to the designated progression route (eg., successful completion of associated transition studies, portfolio, interview or any non-academic conditions)
Upon completion of the full BSc(Hons) PE and School Sport, you will be in a strong position to apply for teacher training and postgraduate study, such as:
PGCE Primary or Secondary
Initial Teacher Training (School’s Direct)
Postgraduate study (eg various Masters degrees in Sport, Physical Activity, and Education)
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
64 UCAS points from one of the following: A Levels / AVCE / BTEC National Diploma / Access to Higher Education qualification
Qualification requirements
It is strongly recommended you have GCSE English Language & Maths at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) to access this course as it is a requirement for progression to top up to honours degree. Applicants who do not should contact the Course Leader to discuss studying these qualifications alongside the Foundation Degree. All students over the age of 21 will be considered, including those without formal qualifications. We strongly recommend that you tell us about any long term health conditions or disabilities you may have. This is so we can assess whether we can deliver the course in such a way that you can meet the course requirements and take part without disadvantage. You can contact the course leader to discuss any issues you may have.
Costs
Tuition Fees Physical Education and School Sport Foundation Degree FD
England UK | £7500 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £7500 | year 1 |
Scotland | £7500 | year 1 |
Wales | £7500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About The Sheffield College
The Sheffield College is one of the largest providers of Further Education in the English city of Sheffield. The college operates from four main campuses, which are City, Hillsborough, Peaks, and Olive Grove.
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