Find out more about studying Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Physical Education at Kingston University? We've gathered all the key details, entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Kingston Hill
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Train to teach in one year with our Secondary Teaching PGCE course for Physical Education. This course will enable you to become an effective, inclusive and evidence informed teacher for the 11-16 age range. It also offers the opportunity to develop your teaching skills for sixth form level.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.
This module enables you to locate yourself as an emerging professional within wider discourses about teaching as a profession. It allows you to evaluate your own identity as a professional and reflect on the values that you and the wider profession hold. You will critically analyse discussions and debates which affect classroom practice. These debates will focus on specific areas to exemplify wider issues in education. The focus of these discussions will be on inclusive teaching and learning and the legislative frameworks which provide codes of practice.
This module is designed to facilitate your development as a knowledgeable, skilful and researched informed reflexive teacher. Reflexive teaching is a values-based process. In this module you will develop a deep understanding of the critical importance of reflection in becoming an effective teacher; using this as a lens through which you explore the process of reflexive teaching relevant to your chosen pathway.
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