Physical Education BSc (Hons)

Course content What will you study?

Here is an overview of current modules available on this course. Regular updates may mean that exact module titles may differ.

Year 1

• Introduction to Physical Education
  Consider what High Quality PE may look like and how you can implement good practice when teaching primary school pupils.

• Scientific Principles of Movement in PE
  A multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the psychological, physiological and sociological factors that underpin the development of skill and movement in school aged children.

• Dance & Gymnastics
  Develop knowledge, skills and understanding of gymnastics and dance in relation to the Physical Education National Curriculum in Primary schools.

• Fundamentals of Athletics in Schools
  An introduction to teaching athletics to peers and school pupils, underpinned by scientific principles.

Year 2

• Learning and Teaching in Physical Education
  A number of models of learning are focused on from a philosophical perspective and applied through the teaching of games.
• The Research Process
  Develops research skills in sport and exercise.
• School Based Learning
  Develop and apply your subject knowledge and teaching skills in a school.
• Teaching Gymnastics and Dance in Secondary Schools
  Has a secondary school focus.Essentially a practically based module with an emphasis on improving performance through applied practice.
• Swimming and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
  To understand risk assessment and how it is applied in schools in particular in association with activities which carry an element of risk or where the pupils could come to harm.
• Teaching Special Education Needs and Disability PE in Schools
  Provides an opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of Special Education Needs and Disability in Physical Education.

Year 3

• Independent Study (taken over two semesters)
  Independent Study (taken in one semester)
  These modules build on research methods developed over two years of study, by allowing students to research a topic of their choice, in depth.
• Application of Learning Theory in Physical Education
  Provides an opportunity for students to analyse and apply learning theories, approaches, styles, strategies, methods and processes to their own and others learning and performance in schools.
• Primary Physical Education
  Teaching, leading and managing PE in Primary Schools.
• 14-19 PE and Sport
  The purpose of this module is to develop a critical understanding of the 14 19 curriculum.
• Beyond the PE Curriculum-Participatory Action Research
  Provides an opportunity to reflect uponpersonal development in a sport or physical activity to further develop their knowledge and understanding. Action research will be used as a tool to analyse the provision of the chosen activity.

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Charlotte is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and the Sports Scholarship Coordinator at the University of Worcester. Before joining the University, she was previously a teacher of Physical Education in a secondary school. A keen sports player Charlotte has played a range of sports including rugby, football and hockey, achieving international status in Rugby.