PGCE PGCE Primary Physical Education
University of WinchesterOn campus, Winchester
Course overview
Established in 1840 as a teacher training college and graded as Outstanding by Ofsted, the University of Winchester has an excellent reputation for high-quality teacher education programmes. The PGCE Primary with PE course is designed for student teachers who aspire to become primary school teachers with proficiency in physical education. The course prepares you to teach every national curriculum subject and includes additional physical education sessions focusing on essential knowledge for accomplished teachers and future subject leaders.
Our highly sought-after graduates are equipped to succeed. We endeavour to develop confident and passionate primary school teachers of physical education who will advocate the subject beyond the course and rise to the challenge of leading this vital curriculum area. Trainees will be placed in schools and will experience teaching in Key Stages 1 and 2.
Student teachers will be assessed on the teaching of all primary subjects as well as physical education. Student teachers are expected to participate fully in the practical sessions, exploring topics including dance, gymnastics, invasion games, and many more. Student teachers will develop their understanding of the benefits and value that physical education can bring to all children and their role in achieving this.
The course also provides opportunities to delve into debates within physical education, such as the role of competition and the importance of inclusivity. It's important to note th
Key highlights
- Prepares you to teach every primary national curriculum subject
- Additional physical education sessions for future PE subject leaders
- School placements across Key Stages 1 and 2
- Practical sessions covering dance, gymnastics and invasion games
- Explores debates such as competition and inclusivity in PE
- Teacher education provision graded Outstanding by Ofsted
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, identity verification, reference checks, and scrutiny of employment history.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
Tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.
International Student Scholarship - Postgraduate
Value: £5,000
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher
- Primary PE specialist teacher
- PE subject leader
- Primary physical education coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,700 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 Winchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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