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PGCE - Secondary - Physical Education

PGCE - Secondary - Physical Education

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Physical Education Teaching (General) Teaching In Secondary Schools Secondary Schools (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Age phase: 11-16 with post-16 enhancement

At Worcester teaching is delivered with the highest expectations, having been informed by research, evidence and collaboration with many external partners. This course is led by two energetic, innovative and experienced tutors who bring a wealth of different experiences, expertise and passions to the subject matter.

Our PGCE in Secondary Physical Education nurtures your potential, not only in progress towards a teaching qualification but in your confidence, competence and ability to achieve a successful career.

Key features

  • Gain a greater understanding of how pupils learn from tutors with strong previous experience.
  • Learn transferable skills in assessment, officiating, competition and the conditioning of games whilst taking part in sport and parallel learning.
  • Grow your confidence with authentic learning experiences before putting these into practice using specific aspects of teaching on placement. Examples of placements might be: Modulations, FE micro-teaching, Multilingual Athletics Festival, PE Teaching Conferences.
  • Increase your subject knowledge and employability with a variety of National Governing Body and teacher's awards.
  • First class support and guidance from tutors and mentors from within a strong partnership of schools.

Modules

Evidence Informed Teaching (level 7)
Developing Teaching and Learning (level 7)
Meeting the Teachers' Standards

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,400

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis. All entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (formerly grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English Language and mathematics (or equivalent) (for 2022 entry, applicants must have these qualifications by the start of the course). Alternatively, we offer equivalency test if you don’t have the required GCSE grade to apply for our courses. Trainees who begin courses before providing evidence of the required GCSE standard (or equivalent) will not be eligible for financial incentives, such as bursaries or grants until they achieve the required standard.

University information

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home to 10,000 students and 1,000 staff. It offers a broad choice of postgraduate degree courses alongside state-of-the-art research and study facilities. The university is spread across four sites. St John’s, City and Severn campuses are all located within Worcester and are a short walk from each other, meaning...more

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