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This cutting-edge program has received accreditation from the Association for Physical Education, acknowledging its exceptional professional development offerings and qualifications. The curriculum is crafted to deliver immersive learning opportunities that prepare you with essential teaching and coaching competencies. These experiences will cultivate your abilities in planning, leadership, and self-evaluation - fundamental skills for excelling as an educator and mentor. Practical placement modules are a cornerstone of the program, enabling you to acquire real-world experience under expert guidance. You'll enhance your capacity to operate in professional environments, paving the way for a successful career in Physical Education and School Sports.
Distinctive program features
From 2020 through 2023, students have partnered with prominent local and national entities including British Judo, England Squash, the Commonwealth Games, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, and West Bromwich Albion FC.
Our faculty members are active practitioners in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), specializing in Gender, Race, Disability, and LGBTQ+ equity.
Student welfare takes precedence, with dedicated efforts to foster meaningful connections that ensure continuous personalized support throughout your academic journey.
Program highlights
1. Engage in practical learning scenarios and evaluations grounded in current theories and research findings.
2. Placement components provide valuable hands-on training and professional mentorship opportunities across the program duration.
3. Career-focused modules help you investigate professional trajectories in physical education while developing strategic career plans for competitive graduate employment.
4. Annual career enhancement events connect you with sports industry professionals and potential employers.
5. Learn from experienced educators with proven expertise in physical education instruction and departmental leadership.
6. Optional international placement year available in physical education settings, with past students securing positions in Spain, France, Canada, and the United States.
Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points
A Levels - grades CCC  (at least one A Level should normally be in a Science subject (e.g. Applied Science; Biology; Human Biology; Physics; Chemistry; Environmental Science, Psychology, Health and Social Care or PE)
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM in a Sport and/or Science subject
BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD in a Sport and/or Science subject
Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activities or 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence - grade Distinction
Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing 
Other Requirements
Entry to this course requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and an Occupational Health Check.
Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check:
Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you may also be required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.  We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from us
There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured an offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton.
 IELTS - Overall Score of 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 TOEFL IBT - Overall Score of 60 with no component score less than 20.