Physical Education and Sport, BA Hons at University of Greenwich

Train to teach physical education and sport at a London university that has fantastic sports facilities on site and sport-related work placements as part of your degree.

Our physical education and sport degree teaches you the principles of teaching and coaching, giving you the opportunity to flourish in your chosen specialism of athletics, gymnastics, swimming, dance or games.

The course is taught at Avery Hill Campus, home to our extensive sports facilities and where most of our student sports take place. Physical education placements form an integral part of this degree and our strong partnership with Charlton Athletic FC provides students with internship and employment opportunities.

What you should know about this course

•  Our campus is home to excellent facilities including an indoor AstroTurf airdome, sports hall and specialist dance studio
•  If you’re passionate about physical education and sport, our degree provides a hands-on learning environment with specialist lecturers
•  Sport-related work placements are available for you to develop the skills and experience to start your dream career

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

As part of your degree, you will have the opportunity to complete a sport-related work placement so you can put into practice the skills you will be developing during your time with us.

Our degree provides not only activity-based training but also vital theoretical courses. Here, you will discover the principles of teaching and coaching with courses related to sport policy, practice and development. You will also examine the scientific, psychological and sociological aspects of the subject.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Dedicated courses in Year 1 and Year 3 prepare students to enhance their employability for PE and sport-related careers. Work placement opportunities are built into each year of the programme. 

Graduates are equipped to work in a variety of roles within PE and Sport such as teaching (via a PGCE programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status), coaching, sport development and sports promotion.

Do you provide employability services?

The Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We strive to deliver a professional service with the aim of empowering our students to achieve their potential. We provide the following:

- CV and cover letter checks
- Application support
- One-to-one careers advice
- Interview tips and support
- Careers fairs
- Internships
- Graduate jobs