BA Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-16)
Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . Applicants will also need to complete an interview for this course; see interview arrangements below. If your level 3 qualifications do not meet the UCAS Tariff for this course, you may be offered a place on an alternative course or Foundation Year. You do not need to submit a separate application but will automatically be considered for this if your predicted grades fall below the UCAS Tariff. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Successful candidates must meet Department for Education requirements for Initial Teacher Training prior to enrolling on this course. This includes obtaining a satisfactory occupational health check and an enhanced DBS check, as well as prohibition and children’s barred list checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. You will receive details of what is required if you are offered a place on the course. If you have any queries please refer to DBS Frequently Asked Questions or contact admissions@bcu.ac.uk . In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language or English Literature, GCSE Maths and GCSE Science at grade C/4 or above. We accept a range of qualifications in lieu of GCSEs for our Initial Teacher Training courses. Please see a full list of GCSE equivalencies for Initial Teacher Training . A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades BBC (or equivalent) Required subjects: At least one Science/Health/Sports related subject Excluded subjects: General Studies Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Accepted subjects: Health or Science-related subjects T Level: Me
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students complete at least 120 days on school placement across the three years, with the majority in years two and three. A final-year module develops subject knowledge in an additional subject beyond Physical Education, enhancing employability.
Modules
- Introduction to Secondary Physical Education
- The Physically Educated Child
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- The PE Specialist
- Introduction to Academic Skills
- Applied Pedagogy through Physical Education
- Developing Excellence in The Physical Education Classroom
- Alternative and Outdoor Activities
- Socio-Cultural Factors in Physical Education
- Professional Practice A
- Subject and Curriculum Leadership
- Additional Subject Knowledge Enhancement Portfolio
- Professional Enquiry Project
- Professional Practice B