BSc (Hons) Physical Education with Secondary Education (QTS) at Nottingham Trent University

A three-year degree combining study of physical education with initial teacher training for secondary schools, leading to recommendation to the Department for Education for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Years one and two are shared with BSc (Hons) Sport Science and Coaching students, with education modules and school placements from Year Two.

Faculty: Nottingham Institute of Education, Children and Youth  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology, Exploring Coaching Practice, Developing Academic and Research Skills, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Introduction to Human Movement Science and Sport Culture and Society: A Critical Introduction, plus Intensive Training and Practice 1.

Career pathways

Graduates enter teaching as Early Career Teachers, supported through the Early Career Framework induction. Other routes include roles supporting children and young people in education settings and posts in local government, the NHS and the civil service.

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