Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Physical Education
Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom
Course overview
Inspire a passion for movement in future generations Are you passionate about developing pupils' enthusiasm and understanding of Physical Education? Kingston University's PGCE Physical Education course is the perfect platform for you to kickstart your teaching career. Our vision is to develop critically confident, well-rounded teachers who are values-driven and ready to positively impact the lives of young people in their communities.
You will immerse yourself deeply with core Physical Education topics. These include meaningful Physical Education, outdoor adventurous activities, and innovative curriculum design. All while mastering practical skills essential to the discipline.
The programme covers the curriculum for teaching 11-16-year-olds, including GCSEs. You'll enhance your ability to teach a broad range of physical activities, promote inclusivity in sports, and inspire students to develop a lifelong passion for physical activity. You will have the chance to put your learning into practice at Kingston's partnership schools.
These schools, alongside the University, will provide the personalised support you need to achieve your best and go on to a successful and fulfilling career in secondary education. The rest of the time will be spent being taught by highly experienced professionals who will support your emergence as a highly effective, research-engaged teacher. The Department of Education provides the latest in classroom technology to ensure you embark on your work experience with the utmost confidence.
As a result, this course will prepare you for a successful career as a research-engaged Physical Education teacher. You’ll learn how to use evidence to drive improvements in young people's learning and wellbeing.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for secondary Physical Education
- Covers the 11-16 curriculum, including GCSE Physical Education
- Modules include outdoor adventurous activities and innovative curriculum design
- School placements at partnership schools with personalised support
- Latest classroom technology provided by the Department of Education
- Develops research-engaged teachers using evidence to improve learning and wellbeing
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject; or above; 50%
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: interview — Additional requirements for Physical Education Secondary Teaching PGCE Open If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an online interview via Microsoft Teams.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — All candidates who are offered a place will be required to have a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records check, in Child Workforce.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school Physical Education teacher
- Qualified teacher (QTS)
- Head of Physical Education
- School sports coordinator
- Outdoor education teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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