Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Physical Education
University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Campus
UK,England
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 12,650/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 2006
Total Students: 20,000 +
Int. Students: 2,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Polhill Ave, Bedford MK41 9EA, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Physical Education
Program Overview
Develop as a highly qualified, effective and confident teacher of physical education, with the knowledge, skills and practical approaches to put innovative teaching approaches into practice - working both independently and collaboratively; and achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
This course develops you as a teacher with internationally recognised qualifications. It develops your ability to be an evidence informed teacher and one who is well placed to take advantage of further awards such as Chartered Teacher Status.
Why choose this course?
- Study on a course designed to enable you to join a challenging and rewarding profession – becoming an effective and inspiring teacher who draws on broad subject specific knowledge and secure understanding of teaching and learning theories - with the knowledge and skills to lead learning and initiate change in educational settings
- Explore your understanding of teaching and learning secondary physical education, as you apply your subject knowledge and expertise to planning and managing PE teaching; honing your skills of critical self-evaluation and improvement
- Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings and enhancing your own sense of independence
- Gain confidence in analysing the evidence of your own practical experience during placements in schools, informing your future actions as you evaluate the impact of applying theory to your teaching practice
- Benefit from a qualification that gives you recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to gain employment in a school, with opportunities for continuous development through further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.
The University's Bedford campus is home to one of the largest education providers in the UK. We have well-established links with more than 500 schools across the Eastern Region which means that we are constantly at the forefront of educational developments. The quality of our provision is based on a long and established history of teacher education.
During the course, you will examine the role of physical education in, and beyond, the National Curriculum. You will develop an understanding of physical education as a subject, how it relates to pupils in school and wider society, along with learning how to apply knowledge from your first degree to teach pupils.
You will attend subject-specific sessions, lectures and seminars designed to develop awareness, and understanding, of general professional issues. You will also engage with relevant research literature and develop the skills of a reflective practitioner.
Areas of study include: practical areas, PE theory, planning and evaluation, teaching styles and strategies, differentiation, organisation, assessment and reporting.
You will obtain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and up to 60 Masters level credits.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 12,650 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Campus
CAD 12,276 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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