PGCE Secondary Physical Education

Entry requirements

You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK) in a subject that is related to the subject you intend to teach.

You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualifications.

As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview.

You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy.

If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.

Apply for this course through DfE Apply and select Provider Code R12 and course Physical Education (X9C6).

Months of entry

September

Course content

Benefit from evidence-based teaching, extensive sports resources, and consistently high employment rates on our PGCE Secondary Physical Education course.

You’ll develop the skills to teach a subject that has a positive impact on pupils' personal, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

How you’ll learn

You’ll be taught by staff who have national and international reputations as experts in the field of physical education. These staff are supported by expert practitioners from local schools.

During the course, you will study a variety of teaching strategies, hear different opinions, and be taught by a collaborative network of teachers. You’ll have the freedom to choose which methods suit you, and to develop an understanding of your own personal teaching philosophy.

Throughout your course, you will:

• attend interactive workshop sessions and individual tutorials
• learn about National Governing Body qualifications
• attend presentations by subject experts
• work on tasks in groups
• visit schools or other education settings
• write assignments on aspects of subject teaching and professional studies.

Alongside the University tutors, you’ll receive guidance from a team of committed and experienced University-trained school mentors.

QTS status

This Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Physical Education course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach the 11-18 age group in secondary schools in England and Wales.

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5