Secondary PGCE Physical Education (PE) at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Train to teach Physical Education with a Secondary PGCE at the University of Exeter. Gain qualified teacher status and 60 Masters-level credits through expert-led training. You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach PE and working with a dedicated team of PE teaching experts. Our Physical Education teacher training is informed by the latest education research within the School of Education PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 60 Masters-level credits; DfE Apply code X9C6.

Department: School of Education | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A practical and interactive course, you will learn to teach pupils about fitness and health, including for BTEC, GCSE and A-level courses. You will explore a wide variety of physical activities drawn from the National Curriculum for PE (ie athletics, dance, games, gymnastics, swimming and outdoor and adventurous activities) and learn how to adapt your teaching for diverse learners. You’ll also develop the fundamentals of teaching such as behaviour management, assessment, lesson planning, inclusive teaching, and working with the school community and parents.

Career pathways

The PGCE provides excellent grounding for a long career within education, whether you aspire to become an outstanding classroom practitioner, school leader, or specialist in a specific area of education, the opportunities are broad. Many trainees gain posts in partnership schools thanks to the reputation of Exeter trainees with local headteachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree and GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or equivalent; satisfactory medical assessment, enhanced DBS check and references; selection on the DfE Apply application and interview. Subject requirements: Typically, successful applicants have a 2.2 Honours degree or above. Applicants will normally be expected to have a sport-related degree but applicants with an alternative degree and relevant experience will also be considered. Successful applicants are also expected to successfully complete a One-Day Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate (or equivalent) before the commencement of the PGCE year.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/teacher-training/apply/

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