Secondary Education Physical Education PGCE

This course is for those who have a passion for physical education and want to teach in secondary schools, our Secondary Education Physical Education PGCE is the choice for you. High-quality physical education (PE) in schools is vital in the development of physically literate people in modern society. Our highly popular programme will provide you with essential, specialist training in the teaching of physical education. Our training will ensure you will become confident and competent practitioners in a secondary school setting. We aim to develop PE teachers who are able to work effectively across a range of pedagogical areas and practical activities.

Continuous assessment of classroom skills and teaching effectiveness builds towards a professional development portfolio. There are also written and practical assignments with opportunities for Master's-level credits in the postgraduate version. Graduates are equipped for careers working in secondary schools and other educational settings.

Students should have a 2:2 or above in an honours degree in a relevant subject plus GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or above, or a recognised equivalent. We will accept equivalency tests from Equivalency Testing for Career Development and A* Star Teachers. In addition candidates must: attend an interview; pass pre-entry skills tests in numeracy and literacy should before beginning the programme; undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and an occupational health screening.