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PGCE Secondary Physical Education

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    PGCE: 1 year full-time

Masters Degree Description

Designed to produce skilled and effective physical education teachers, this PGCE course provides you with an extensive knowledge and understanding of your subject and curriculum areas. The course includes both masters and professional level accreditation and encourages imaginative and creative approaches to teaching and learning. 

You will develop your ability to deliver the National Curriculum (QCA 2007) and Examination Physical Education to pupils in the 11-18 age range. Successful completion will lead to the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.

RESIDENTIALS

At the start of the year you can go on a one-week group study residential. This will be a chance to meet new friends and take part in a number of challenges to develop your problem solving and team working skills. Activities can include rock climbing, gorge scrambling, mountaineering, walking, canoeing and kayaking.

Entry Requirements

 Requirements: Applicants should have at least an upper second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Physical Education or Sport. Applicants with a lower second class honours degree in a cognate subject may be considered alongside extensive relevant work experience.

Practical Experience: Strong practical experience across a breadth of physical education activities, plus experience of national curriculum physical education lessons within the secondary education environment is required prior to application.

English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Successful completion of this course leads to the recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status. Our course will prepare you to be a future physical education specialist as you begin your career in secondary school teaching.

PE Teacher
Community Sport Development Officer
Sport Coach

Module Details

School Based Independent Study

Professional Values & Practice
Developing Subject Competence
Teaching Placement 1 & 2
Developing an Individual Training Plan

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