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Shape the future of physical education, sports development, and physical activity and health with a degree at UEA.
Sport is more than teaching and coaching - it’s about transforming lives. At UEA, sport means promoting physical and mental health, tackling social inequalities and leading community initiatives.
Our sport and health degrees cover areas such as physical education, sports development, and physical activity and health. Teaching takes place in our multimillion pound Sportspark and our Green Flag award-winning campus.
Whether you want to:
Inspire the next generation as a teacher
Make physical activity an integral part of improved health
Lead national or local community-based sports development programmes
Gain academic credit aligned to your professional practice
We’ll give you the foundations, confidence and support to make a meaningful impact in the area you choose.
of BSc Physical Education, Sport and Health graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after their degree
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Our graduates become skilled and confident advocates in all forms of sport participation, sport development, physical activity, and health promotion.
Some of these career paths include:
Teaching in primary or secondary schools
Sports development officer
Sports operations and marketing
Local authority community development
Health/physical activity promotion officer
Social prescribing for local authority or GP support.
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Our Sportspark is home to world-class facilities including:
State-of-the-art gym with a wide range of cardio and strength equipment.
50m swimming pool for training, competition, leisure, and swimming lessons.
12m climbing wall for all climbing abilities.
Indoor courts for racquet sports including badminton, squash and pickleball.
Outdoor facilities, including an athletics track, football and hockey pitches, tennis and netball courts.
Fitness studios offering a variety of group exercise classes including virtual classes and indoor cycle.
Sports halls for events, basketball, volleyball, and multi-sport use.
Café and relaxation areas for post-exercise refreshments and socialising.
With flexible membership options and pay-as-you-go access, Sportspark is a vibrant and essential part of the UEA campus, supporting health, fitness, and community engagement.
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Our range of professional development modules put you in control – whether you want to do a placement, a coaching qualification or a niche professional development course, the choice is yours. This flexibility ensures your degree aligns with your interests and career goals.
Our students contribute over 9000 hours annually to the local sport workforce, many of which take place within the Sportspark and the wider campus. This experience makes you career ready while giving back to the local community.
Getting involved in the opportunities that uea+sport offer will also help your development, offering you the chance to gain leadership and professional expertise. With 56 sports clubs and an award-winning physical activity programme, you won’t be short of ways to get involved, and with our research showing that students engaged in our sports programmes feel they are dealing better with being at university and get better degree outcomes, why wouldn’t you throw yourself in sport here at the UEA.
Take a virtual tour and explore our on campus facilities at the Sportspark
All students are automatically enrolled on the Active Campus membership to get free and discounted physical activity sessions, there are also over 50 sports clubs to take part in offering opportunities for all abilities.
We also have a range of scholarship and bursary packages to support talented athlete pursing a sporting and academic dual-career through our dedicated team of performance and TASS practitioners. Visit our website for more information on the opportunities available via uea+sport.
Study Abroad options
Master's and Research options
Credit for professional work
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Ready to explore the Sport and Health courses we offer?
Or join us for a subject taster session to get a feel for what it's like to study Sport and Health at UEA.
We also hold regular webinars on a broad range of topics about university, like personal statements, student finance, and life as a student.
All Sport and Health coursesSubject tasters and webinars
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