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Department of Physical Education, Sport & Leisure Studies

About  Physical Education, Sport & Leisure Studies (PESLS)


We offer a multi-faceted set of educational experiences for students interested in physical education, sport science and management, dance science and outdoor education. Much of our work has the common thread of application, integration and inter-disciplinary collaboration between colleagues who are expert in a range of disciplines.

"... We offer a multi-faceted set of educational experiences for students interested in physical education, sport science and management, dance science and outdoor education."

The department builds on a strong tradition of service from its roots as Dunfermline College of Physical Education to its present status as the Scottish Centre for Physical Education, Sport and Leisure Studies. We are the only centre in Scotland responsible for the training and preparation of Physical Education teachers. In the Outdoor Education world, Moray House has long been a watch word for quality and innovation whilst the department has an extremely strong contingent of performance sport specialists on a par with other leading Sports Science units within the UK. Sport Management is an increasingly important growth area in terms of professional employment and career opportunities; it is a long standing area of expertise in PESLS which provides undergraduate, postgraduate and research opportunities.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in joining a specialist Centre within a leading University dedicated to the academic study of Sport and PE.

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New CPD opportunities in PE and Basic Moves National Training
The department of Physical Education, Sport and Leisure Studies is pleased to offer a range of unique CPD courses for professionals involved in physical education. Please go to the CPD pages here for further information.

New 3-14 Physical Education Programme
Find out about the new 'PG Certificate in 3-14 Physical Education' programme here.e




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