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PGCE Secondary Physical Education
Education Courses
Full-time
MA Childhood Studies
The PGCE Secondary Physical Education course
Full-time or part-time
is designed to produce skilled and thoughtful
physical education teachers who have extensive
This is an innovative and exciting course which
knowledge and understanding of their subject/
explores contemporary issues about childhood
curriculum and related areas and who are
from birth to early adulthood. It is aimed at
committed to improving performance through
graduates committed to the interest of children
continuing professional development.
and young people. The course deepens theory
and practice of childhood, drawing on the
The course includes both masters level and
academic disciplines of sociology, social policy,
professional level accreditation and encourages
psychology and pedagogy. The approach to
imaginative and creative approaches to teaching
study and research reflects the commitment to
and learning which draw on effective educational
children’s rights, self-advocacy, social justice
skills. Students will develop their ability to deliver
for children, child-centred approaches and
National Curriculum (QCA 2007) and Examination
developing awareness of social divisions in
Physical Education, to pupils in the 11-18 age
childhood. The structure and content of the
range, with successful completion of the course
course means that it is relevant to a range of
resulting in the recommendation for QTS.
contexts and professional situations such as
Entry requirements
social work, health, playwork, education, care,
Applicants would be expected to have a degree
arts and community contexts for both UK and
(typically 2:1) relevant to Secondary Physical
international students.
Education or a degree in an unrelated subject
You will study four core modules: personal
with a relevant Level 3 background e.g. BTEC in
professional reflective practice, research
Sport Studies, A Level Physical Education.
methods, ethical dilemmas: children, families
Students should also have grade C in GCSE
and practitioners, and critical discourses in
English and Mathematics, or equivalent, as well
childhood.
as relevant work experience.
Assessment is through academic study which
Key facts
includes essays, presentations and portfolios.
Course code: QPGSP
The teaching team is drawn from the Childhood
Place of study: Headingley Campus
and Early Years subject group, who share
Start date: September
contemporary theory, knowledge and research
Length of study: 1 year.
interests with students.
Entry requirements
Normally a first degree is required in a relevant
subject but each application is treated on its
merits - we particularly welcome applications
from mature students and people with relevant
experience or training other than first degrees.
Applicants for may a first degree in, for example,
Childhood Studies, Education Studies, Playwork,
Psychology or Teaching. Graduates and non-
graduates need a genuine interest in young
children and their education and the ability to
demonstrate capability to benefit, contribute and
successfully complete the award.
Key facts
Course code: MACHS
Place of study: Headingley Campus
Start date: September or January
Length of study: Full-time 1 year.
Part-time 2 years.
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