Course Overview

Everyone needs a healthy lifestyle. The earlier we learn how to be fit and active, the easier it becomes to maintain these habits in adulthood. As a PE specialist, you’ll show children aged 5-11 how to be physically active in fun and engaging ways, and learn how to teach the national curriculum for all key stage 1 and 2 subjects.

By spending time in placements in schools, you’ll become a confident practitioner who meets Teachers’ Standards. You’ll gain the essential skills, knowledge and attitude for a two-year induction as an early career teacher, teaching the entire primary curriculum.

As this is a PGCE primary physical education specialist course, you’ll finish it as an expert in teaching this subject. You’ll inspire children to be physically fit and encourage your peers to deliver equally engaging lessons.

General Eligibility

When you apply, you are expected to have:

A commitment to, and understanding of, primary education in general and primary physical education in particular, demonstrating the personal attributes, values, and motivation required to train as a teacher

Suitable presentational qualities, including a good standard of written English.

Before the program commences, you should have:

A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honors (2:2 or above). No specific subjects are required.

GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics

GCSE at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in Combined Science, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology.

In addition, you will need an A Level of Physical Education (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate a commitment to sport beyond the classroom, such as a recognized sports award or elite athlete status.

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

An academic reference is required for all students who have graduated in the last five years. An interview and subject knowledge tests form part of the selection process.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.