Geography and Sport & Physical Education BSc (Hons) (with Foundation Year)

GEOGRAPHY

Geography is the study of the world around us, exploring how the physical environment works, how people interact with each other and with the environment, and how landscapes evolve. This Geography degree provides a dynamic and integrated approach to understanding both physical and human processes, as well as environmental conservation and management. The Geography course allows you to focus on areas ranging from physical and environmental to human geography, developing a broad and enriched understanding of the planet.

Studying Geography equips you with a wide range of skills, making this Geography degree highly valued by potential employers. You will learn from an enthusiastic team of geographers and environmentalists with diverse research interests, benefiting from Liverpool’s unique setting, which provides excellent examples of economic, social, and environmental regeneration, alongside stunning upland and coastal landscapes.

A Placement Year option is available within the Geography course, offering practical work experience to complement your studies and prepare you for future careers.

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.