Secondary Physical Education PGCE
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This largely placement-based course focuses on developing your practical teaching skills, understanding of research-informed educational theory and the subject-specific knowledge needed to be an excellent teacher of physical education. You explore professional issues, such as the purpose of physical education and its place within the school curriculum. You also develop the skills to employ a range of pedagogical models effectively and support students’ progress as unique individuals through physical education.
There is the option to take this course part time over two years, making it easier to balance study with your other commitments. For further course information, contact Dr Paul Sammon at [email protected]
Key highlights
- Largely placement-based, building practical teaching skills in schools
- Research-informed educational theory underpins your classroom practice
- Explores the purpose of PE within the school curriculum
- Develops skills to apply a range of pedagogical models
- Learn to support each pupil's progress as an individual
- Part-time route over two years to fit other commitments
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject
- Additional condition: dbs_check — 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area GCSE grade 4 English (or a C) GCSE grade 4 Maths Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
- Additional condition: occupational_health — 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area GCSE grade 4 English (or a C) GCSE grade 4 Maths Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
- GCSE: 4 — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary physical education teacher
- Qualified Teacher (QTS) in secondary schools
- Head of physical education
- School sport coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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