Physical Education

Bachelor's degree

In Telford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    3 Years

This course is ideal if you wish to proceed to a PGCE or School Direct with a subject specialism in Physical Education (PE).The aim of this degree is to equip you with the applied practical skills and teaching skills required to pursue a career in education.

You will study applied practical skills, child development and work-based practice, ultimately providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to teach PE. You will also study current issues in education, how children learn and develop, and how to plan and deliver practical sessions. You will have the opportunity to develop your practical skills within a range of sports and physical activities, enabling you to examine the place of PE within the school curriculum.

The BA (Hons) Physical Education​ is just one of an exciting range of courses on offer at the University of Wolverhampton’s Institute of Sport and Human Science. Why not come and visit us at one of our Open Days.

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Facilities

Location

Start date

Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

On request

About this course

As a graduate of this course you will be able to:


use advanced technologies and systems to promote effective teaching of Physical Education and other related careers
demonstrate the necessary practical competency to pursue postgraduate routes into Physical Education teaching
critique, analyse and apply knowledge of the political, historical, and current issues in education and sport within schools
apply knowledge of how children develop and learn to assist in the planning and teaching of Physical Education
use knowledge of teaching combined with a set of enterprising skills and values that will advance your career prospects. In addition you will be able to take a substantial role in regional, national and international communities through Physical Education teaching.


2019 Entry

BBC from A Levels
BTEC National Diploma grade DMM
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade DMM
BTEC Diploma (QCF) grade D*D*
Access to HE Diploma full award
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements
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Subjects

  • School
  • Physical Education
  • Teaching
  • Child Development

Course programme

You will study applied practical skills, child development, pedagogical skills and work-based practice. The course involves both practical and theoretical study of the techniques and skills involved in teaching. In addition, you will study current issues in education, how children learn and develop, and how to plan and deliver practical sessions. Work-based learning and placements are central to this course, and you will gain experiences of primary and secondary school PE activities, working with younger children and adolescents.

In your third year, you will complete an individual project, based on a topic of your choice, as you prepare to embark on your teaching career. You will also explore a range of philosophies, historical viewpoints, current issues and comparative perspectives of PE.

Physical Education

Price on request