If you aspire to inspire, motivate, and significantly impact the lives of young people, a career in teaching awaits you. The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Physical Education at the University of East Anglia is crafted for individuals ready to embark on this rewarding path. You will explore diverse pedagogical approaches and strategies, developing your unique teaching style to effectively meet the needs of pupils in physical education. This programme is designed for open-minded individuals eager to learn from experts within an extensive school partnership, ensuring you become a reflective practitioner. You will gain the skills to make learning PE engaging, challenging, and fully inclusive for all students.
This one-year, full-time PGCE is delivered through a blended approach, with significant time spent in partner schools (minimum 120 days) alongside university-based training. You will engage with a curriculum that interweaves core knowledge, skills, and behaviours for effective teaching, alongside opportunities to research current educational practices. You will develop your own strategies to make teaching Physical Education a satisfying and effective experience, preparing you to deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons. Upon successful completion, you will graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 90 Master’s credits, ready to teach Physical Education to pupils aged 11 to 16, with potential for Sixth Form enhancement.