PGCE Secondary Education Physical Education in Cheltenham United Kingdom | University of Gloucestershire

Course SummaryDiscover MoreWe provide our students with an outstanding educational journey – if you seek a rewarding, dynamic career that makes a lasting impact, teaching could be your calling.Our Physical Education program is designed to cultivate confident, skilled educators through a comprehensive curriculum that covers:Fundamental Movement SkillsPurposeful Physical EducationEvidence-Based Teaching ApproachesEquity and Inclusive PracticesYou'll acquire the expertise to critically evaluate and enhance your teaching methods to better support student learning. Specialized sessions will deepen your understanding of modern educational theories and their practical classroom applications.Central to our program is inspiring active participation and nurturing a passion for learning. We emphasize teaching techniques that create stimulating, relevant physical education experiences.Based at Oxstalls Campus with top-tier facilities, our progressive program aligns with your school-based training throughout the year. You'll evolve into a thoughtful, effective PE educator, developing lesson planning skills that help every student thrive. As part of a carefully selected group, you'll receive continuous mentorship during training and into your early career years.Our program offers extensive observation opportunities across diverse school environments, covering Key Stages 3-4 while also exploring KS2 transition and KS5 instruction. Our renowned faculty will guide you in becoming an adaptable, forward-thinking teacher who can positively impact students and shape PE's future.You'll benefit from expert guidance both in school placements and university settings. The course prepares you to teach effectively for ages 11-16 while providing foundations for post-16 instruction.With 175 years of teacher education heritage, our newly reaccredited ITT programs (awarding QTS) meet the Department of Education's rigorous 2022 standards.Ofsted recently rated our ITT courses as 'Good', particularly noting our distinctive sustainability focus and robust school partnerships.Career PathwaysWe aim to develop education ambassadors, instructional leaders, and subject specialists.Our graduates enjoy strong employment rates, with opportunities to earn Master's credits toward advanced degrees – valuable for career advancement later.All students complete Master's-level coursework alongside core modules. Successful completion yields both QTS and Master's credits.