Physical Education & Sport
This innovative two-year course seeks to develop physical education and physical activity knowledge and understanding of several key areas. You will enhance your academic, professional and managerial knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to the physical education and physical activity sectors. This is a must have course for anyone considering a career within physical education or physical activity sectors.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Queens University Belfast |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Queens University Belfast |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Irish Leaving Certificate
Applicants who are studying Irish Leaving Certificate are required to obtain 4 grades of H5 to including a minimum O4 in Leaving Cert English and Mathematics and at least one subject must be from the above list.
Careers / Further progression
Careers
Management in the sport, physical education and physical activity sectors. Accelerated entry to degrees in physical education, health, physical activity and sport.
Further information
Fees:
Academic period 2024:
Tuition Fee = £2905.00
Academic period 2025*:
Tuition Fee = £2905.00
Fees are payable annually.
*The fees for 2024 and 2025 have not been finalised and will be updated as soon as agreed.
Entry Year: 02/09/2024.
Apply via UCAS.
Applications to this course must be made through the UCAS system using code 52L7.
Start Date: 02/09/2024. End Date: 07/06/2026.
Overview
Applications to this course must be made through the UCAS system using code 52L7
This innovative two-year course seeks to develop physical education and physical activity knowledge and understanding of several key areas. You will enhance your academic, professional and managerial knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to the physical education and physical activity sectors. This is a must have course for anyone considering a career within physical education or physical activity sectors.
Opportunities exist to progress to year two of the BSc (Hons) in Physical Education and Sport at Stranmillis University College, year two of the BA (Hons) Liberal Arts with Physical Education Degree at St. Mary’s University College and also relevant areas of study with other selected universities.
Facilities at Belfast Metropolitan College include a fully fitted Physiological Testing Laboratory and students have access to Queen’s University PEC and Stranmillis facilities.
The course consists of 12 compulsory modules, which are:
Physical Activity and Sport for Specific Groups
Introduction to Management in Physical Education and Sport
Fitness Testing and Training
Physical Activity Lifestyle
Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Practical Studies
Anatomy & Physiology for Physical Education and Sport
Introduction to Health, Sport and Psychology
Applied Health, Sport and Exercise Psychology
Personal and Professional Development
Event Management in Physical Education and Sport
Work-Based Experience
Project in Physical Education and Sport.
This programme of study includes enrichment activities/module(s) which are included to enhance your employability.
Key Areas of Study:
Physical Education
Sports psychology
Special populations
Anatomy and physiology
Fitness Testing and Training
Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Research project
Event management
A variety of assessment methods are used including case studies, assignments, time constrained assessments, oral presentations, exams and project based assessments.
Students also get the opportunity to volunteer within live sporting events run by Belfast City Council and Special Olympics in addition students will be involved a live Christmas event and teaching in local primary schools as part of the course.
Work based assessments are embedded on a yearly basis and placement opportunities are available with various organisations.
Qualification: Foundation Degree in Physical Education and Sport.
Interests:
Entrepreneurship
Sport
Health
Fitness
Contact Us
School Administrator
Tel: 028 9026 5332
email: hcslinfo@belfastmet.ac.uk