Overview

Qualify as a teacher ready to teach PE in secondary schools

If you are passionate about inspiring the next generation through fun and high-quality secondary physical education, this course is for you.

Become a qualified PE teacher

Our BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary QTS) course provides the practical, professional, and academic skills that are needed to prepare you to become a secondary school PE teacher.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills within a real-world school setting, with dedicated placements throughout your time here that allow you to gain vital experience ahead of your teaching career. The course leads to the recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which enables you to teach in schools in England and Wales.

Develop your pedagogical knowledge

You will develop an understanding of the pedagogical practice to physically educate young people in a range of learning environments. The course will build on your existing knowledge of sport activity and provide the opportunity to develop a sound academic foundation on which you will build your teaching skills.

Proud history of teacher training

The University of Chichester has been training teachers for over 180 years and we look to train employable professionals who can teach and make a difference. You will be taught by experienced physical education specialists and our dedication to small teaching groups allows you to develop strong professional relationships with the University teaching team.

On this course you will:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the pedagogy, psychology, sociology and physiology of secondary physical education.
• Spend 32 weeks on placement in a secondary school.
• Learn from experienced professionals who will look to support you throughout your degree.
• Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) allowing you to teach in England and Wales.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a variety of methods including:

• Your ability to plan, track and evaluate outcomes for pupils
• Group presentations
• Research projects
• Lab work
• Analysis of practical sports performance.

Careers

Open up your future career options

Our BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary QTS) course leads to the recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) enabling you to teach in schools in England and Wales. You will graduate with the all-round experience and knowledge to teach the National Curriculum for Physical Education (NCPE) and have the skills to meet the Department for Education’s Teachers’ Standards in relation to Key Stage 3,4 and 5 (11 – 18 years).