Education and Sport & Physical Education BA (Hons)

EDUCATION

Our Education degree lets you explore the personal, social, cultural, and political forces that shape learning. If you want to understand how and why we learn—both in the UK and worldwide—come study with us. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on education.

At Liverpool Hope, you’ll build both academic and practical skills. You’ll learn to use research and evidence, preparing you for various careers. You’ll also grow personally, reflecting on your values and priorities. This will help you make key decisions in your career. Our degree brings education to life, tackling questions like, “Can education overcome inequality?” and “How will technology change learning and teaching?” We look deeper, uncovering the hidden mechanics that influence how education functions. By drawing on theories from psychology, sociology, history, economics, and philosophy, we show how the world works. This gives you the tools to make a difference in society.

Studying Education at Liverpool Hope University makes you a Hope Education Professional. You’ll critically assess current policies and practices, apply educational theory, and strive to make a positive impact. This degree is a strong foundation for those who want to train as teachers or pursue other education-related careers.

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SPORT & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Our Sport and Physical Education degree gives you deep knowledge of how sport, physical education, and activity affect individuals and society. You will explore the impact of sport at various levels, from grassroots to elite. This includes individual, team, organisational, and community aspects. You’ll explore these topics using both practical and theoretical methods. Areas include:

- Sport psychology

- Performance and technique

- Sport analysis

- Sport management

- Sociology

- History

- Coaching science

At Liverpool Hope University, you gain practical and theoretical skills based on solid research. You will explore various principles and practices in different sports. The Sport and Physical Education degree covers important topics. These include applied and theoretical sport psychology, performance, technique, and management. It also touches on sociology and coaching science.

Throughout your studies, you’ll examine how sport, physical education, and activity influence individuals and society. You’ll also discuss ethical issues related to competition, participation, health, and well-being. Your instructors are experts in their fields and published academics. You will have full access to our advanced Health Science Building and Sports Complex, featuring research spaces, teaching labs, a strength and conditioning suite, and a fitness centre.