Global Philosophies & Worldviews and Sport & Physical Education (with Foundation Year)

GLOBAL PHILOSOPHIES & WORLDVIEWS

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The Global Philosophies and Worldviews course explores big questions of truth, value and what it means to be human in a world-spanning perspective. From African philosophy to Chinese ideas of ethics and the good life; from Hindu explorations of the soul to Islamic political thought; from Jewish existentialism to Buddhist mysticism: these are the traditions that continue to evolve and shape the modern world.

You will journey beyond the limits of European and Western-centred ways of thought. You will learn to study and assess radically different ways of thinking with sensitivity, care and intellectual rigour. A key question will be whether truth is one or many. Are there grounds for shaping a universal ethic and common standards of truth – or are such global ideals always colonial and destructive of differences?

Studying Global Philosophies and Worldviews develops your ability to critically engage with diverse perspectives and misunderstood traditions. This degree prepares you for careers that require cultural understanding and engagement with different communities, such as journalism, law, politics, education, policing, and human resource management.

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.