Physical Education, Sport and Physical Literacy (Taught)

This forward-thinking part-time MA programme empowers students to shape the future of Physical Education (PE) and physical literacy.

With a focus on improving physical activity and enhancing health and wellbeing across all age groups, it equips learners to foster physical competence, motivation, and community impact.

Supported by the Wales Institute for Physical Literacy, it integrates research-informed teaching, critical reflective practice, and hands-on learning. Its flexible, multidisciplinary structure ensure you tailor your experience to achieve real-world change in education, sport, and health contexts.

Through the programme, students delve into how evidence-based practice drives better outcomes for individuals and communities. From schools to lifelong learning settings, you’ll learn to lead initiatives that promote physical literacy while critically evaluating curriculum development and its impact on pupil outcomes.

Core

Master's Dissertation in Health, Outdoor Education and Physical Literacy (60 credits)
Physical Literacy, Physical Education and Sport - Philosophy, Policy and Curriculum (30 credits)
Developing and Supporting Physical Competence (30 credits)
Motivation and Physical Activity (30 credits)
Optional

Research Methods in Health, Outdoor Education and Physical Literacy (30 credits)
Master’s Internship in Health, Outdoor Education and Physical Literacy (30 credits)
Master’s International Study (60 credits)

Assessments are varied to enable students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in a variety of ways. These include seminar papers and presentations, essays, video analysis and oral lab exam, reflective journal and blogging.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS