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  (Secondary) Physical Education PGCE


University of Brighton    School of Sport and Health Sciences

Full time September PGCE Full-time 1 year
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Are you passionate about physical education and want to inspire the next generation? Look no further than the Secondary Physical Education PGCE programme at the University of Brighton. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a qualified secondary school teacher in England and Wales. With a focus on practical and theoretical modules, you'll learn how to teach a wide range of physical activities, from traditional sports to more unconventional ones like tchoukball and kin-ball. The programme also covers health-related exercise, inclusive practices, and the use of emerging technologies in physical education. Plus, with excellent school-based training and outstanding employment rates, you'll be well-prepared for a successful teaching career.

About the course

Our (Secondary) Physical Education PGCE leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status for the 11–16 age range and offers enrichment opportunities to teach age 16–18.

We will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a confident and competent physical education teacher. Our course focuses on an alternative approach to teaching physical education, emphasising physical activities and non-traditional team games, alongside the usual competitive team games.

Our teaching graduates' benefit from excellent employment rates that are consistently above the sector average. Plus, we’ll continue to support you as an early career teacher.

At Brighton you’ll train to teach with an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ provider and be educated by an expert team.

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Entry Requirements

Normally an honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in the subject specialism or a subject that is directly relevant.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4): At least English language and maths.

English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 in all elements.

Desirable qualifications and experience:
GCSE PE; A-level PE; BTEC Sport; UK Sports Leaders Awards
Teaching/coaching qualifications (swimming, athletics, trampolining, for example)

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