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Study Details: 1 years
Discover how physical education can inspire confidence, inclusion and lifelong wellbeing in primary school settings. The PGCE Primary Physical Education (3–11) at Birmingham Newman University is a one-year, full-time postgraduate course designed for those passionate about teaching and movement. You will develop the skills to deliver high-quality PE lessons that support physical literacy, teamwork and personal development.
Through a blend of academic study and school-based training, you will explore inclusive teaching strategies, curriculum design and the role of PE in supporting whole-child development. The course prepares you to become a reflective, confident and capable teacher ready to make a lasting impact.
A relevant honours degree, 2:2 or above.
Specific GCSE requirements:
• GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent
• GCSE/IGCSE science grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent*
* Pass in a biology-focused module, e.g. anatomy and physiology, human biology, as part of a relevant Level 3 qualification is regarded as an equivalent for entrance.
Graduates of this PGCE will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to teach across the primary age range with a specialism in physical education. You will be equipped to work in mainstream schools, special education settings and community-based programmes. The course also supports progression into leadership roles, curriculum development and further study. You will benefit from the university’s Careers and Employability Service, which offers mentoring, networking and guidance on career pathways in education and beyond.
The theory and practice of learning and teaching
Specialising in primary physical education
Achieving qts through professional studies
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