Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS) BA (Hons)

The Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS) BA (Hons) degree programme is designed to train teaching staff in physical education. During their placements, students gain the opportunity to teach an additional subject, making them more employable after graduation. The course curriculum covers pedagogical issues, planning and implementing the physical education curriculum and provides the opportunity to gain a QTS qualification.

Why study the Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS) BA (Hons) course?

• 95% of the department’s students gain employment up to 15 months after completing their education
• Teaching staff are QTS qualified and many teachers are actively practising or belong to professional associations
• The course is accredited by the Department for Education
• The course has a high student satisfaction rating

What skills does the student gain from the course?

• Students learn to understand the teaching process and explore the knowledge of effective learning.
• The curriculum includes the development of skills such as building confidence in learners, motivating and encouraging physical activity
• Students develop an understanding of how to teach physical activity to 11-16 year olds.
• On the Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS) BA (Hons) course there are classes in athletics, gymnastics, dance or swimming
• Students undertake a work placement and gain a qualification to become a QTS qualified teacher recommendation

Where to study this major?

Our suggested university for the Physical Education (Secondary) (with QTS) BA (Hons) course is Bedford Campus (University of Bedfordshire).