Course Summary

Do you want to become an outstanding PE teacher? Our specialist PGCE Physical Education is a direct route to a career you can be proud of. Inspiring PE teachers provide a wealth of opportunities for all people, regardless of experience or ability to develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively. Great PE teachers can motivate pupils to be successful lifelong learners.

Trainees on our PGCE Physical Education acquire a broad and deep understanding of a teacher’s daily activities in challenging and diverse settings. Furthermore, our PGCE Physical Education trainees take up ‘enhancements’ linked to other curriculum subjects, primary phase or special education needs and diversity which enhance their employment opportunities.

What might you become?

Plymouth Marjon University is widely renowned for producing excellent teachers. We have superb links with over 300 partnership schools throughout the South West, London and overseas and our graduates teach in schools across the country.

How will you be taught?

Collaborative learning, critical reflection and a strong culture of support underpin the Physical Education PGCE, and trainees will enjoy a stimulating and effective learning environment from start to finish. You will have a minimum of 120 days in school in 2 block placements and 12 weeks in University undertaking a range of activities, teaching includes lectures, seminars, workshops, practical sessions, conferences, tutorials, independent study or research and school based training.

How will you be assessed?

Assessments relate to your development of practice in school. All are coursework based, you will generate reflective journals, portfolios, essays and presentations.