Secondary PGCE with QTS* (11-19) (Provider-led) (Physical Education)

High-quality PE and sport is vital for keeping young people physically fit and able. Our popular course provides specialist training in teaching physical education and sport. We aim to develop PE teachers capable of working effectively across a range of teaching and practical activities in secondary school settings.

We provide you with essential knowledge and skills in this important area of education, such as the professional, statutory, and regulatory requirements within the PE sector. Your training takes place in two different secondary schools and in university environments. By the end of your studies, you will be a confident, competent, and effective teacher of physical education with the ability to reflect on both theory and practice.

Our lectures delivered by experts in their field will help you widen your individual skills, expertise and background knowledge in your subject specialism. We'll build on your natural flair, so you successfully engage with young students.

“Subject tutors are credible and knowledgeable in their fields. Additionally, an extensive range of expert colleagues, many of whom trained at the university themselves, contribute to the delivery of the programme. Trainees are given ample opportunity to put their learning into practice through the ongoing school-based element of their course. This ensures that trainee teachers make a highly confident start to their careers in teaching.” (Ofsted, 2023).

*University of Greenwich sets and receives fees, delivers the programme, provides wellbeing support, and makes the academic award. University of Derby co-designs and accredits the curriculum, and recommends the QTS award.

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