The MA Physical Education and School Sport at Southampton Solent University is designed for ambitious professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in shaping the future of youth sport and education. You will critically engage with contemporary issues in physical education and school sport, exploring best practices through rigorous academic debate and research. This programme is ideal for those who want to understand the complex interplay of policy, pedagogy, and practice, and who are driven to enhance engagement and outcomes for young people. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of research methodologies essential for evidence-informed practice in this vital field.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is delivered over one year, providing an intensive and immersive learning experience. You will undertake core modules in research methods, critical pedagogies, and policy in practice, alongside a significant research paper and a practical placement or work-based learning opportunity. Through engaging with real-world case studies and research-informed teaching, you will develop the skills to critique practice and innovate approaches to physical education and school sport. You will graduate with the advanced analytical and research capabilities to lead and influence within educational and sporting organisations.