PGCE Physical Education

Typical course content

The Physical Education Programme is built around ten key foci, which are addressed at the University initially through generic theoretical lectures, discussion seminars and then subsequently through the National Curriculum areas of activity for PE in a more practical context.

FOCUS 1: The role of the teacher as a professional.
FOCUS 2: The position and role of physical education in schools and ways in which this is changing.
FOCUS 3: Development of subject knowledge. Knowledge of resources which can be used with pupils in the classroom and to improve own subject knowledge.
FOCUS 4: Planning for the effective teaching of physical education.
FOCUS 5: How the physical education teacher can be most efficient and effective in class management.
FOCUS 6: The use of different teaching and learning, styles and strategies which can be used in the teaching of physical education.
FOCUS 7: How physical education teachers take account of pupil differences.
FOCUS 8: Methods of assessment within physical education.
FOCUS 9: The wider role of the physical education teacher in school.
FOCUS 10: Professional development within and beyond the ITE course.

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide or website).