Develop your interest in primary or secondary school physical education (PE), school sports development or in teaching children with special educational needs. Overall course satisfaction rated at 95% (NSS, 2016 & 2017)

What is this course about? Gain an in-depth understanding of high quality teaching with a range of practical modules including; Teaching Games, Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Athletics, Swimming, and Alternative Activities in PE. You will also analyse and practice a range of teaching approaches with the chance to tailor your degree to your career goals and interests with optional modules that you can view in the course map.

Level 4 - Your first year serves as the foundation for your development as a teacher covering much of the base knowledge needed to be an effective teacher. Explore the purpose and value of a well-designed PE programme, how to plan and deliver engaging and effective lessons and how to ensure your teaching is inclusive yet challenging. Plenty of practical experience will be found in your Teaching Games and Physical Literacy modules as well as opportunities to develop knowledge in Health Related Exercise, Adapted Physical Activity, Gymnastics and Dance.

Level 5 - Building on the knowledge gained at level 4, here we challenge you to develop your own teaching philosophy based on your experiences and values. You will explore a range of teaching models and learning theory. More practical experience is offered in Athletics and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities alongside the opportunity to create a unit of work to be used in a school as one your flagship assessments. The opportunity to tailor your programme with optional modules is a key feature of the course.

Level 6 - Your final year focuses on refining your teaching through reflective practice with additional opportunities to develop your teaching of GCSE and A-level courses. Your dissertation is a final year research project based on a topic of your choice which provides a fantastic opportunity to develop expertise in a specific area. Practical experience continues in the Alternative Activities (Parkour, Golf, Skate boarding, and mountain biking to name a few) and Swimming modules.

Enhancement

Throughout your degree there are opportunities to develop your CV through the enhancement programme. We offer a range of courses each year from coaching qualifications, such the FA Primary/Secondary Teachers Awards, to workshops and guest seminars on key topics. The perfect preparation for a career in teaching.