Physical Education

Candidates

Applicants will normally have a PE or sports related degree (e.g. sports coaching, sport and exercise science). They will need to demonstrate that they have considered how to develop their subject knowledge in the National Curriculum requirements for PE, especially where topics/sports have not been covered by their degree. Along with an active engagement in sport or physical activity and awareness of educational issues, a desire to excite, stimulate and engage young people from 11-18 with the possibilities and pleasures open to them in taking part in sport and studying PE is a good starting point for an application.

Subject Pathway

Subject Sessions normally take place at Balcarras School, on a Thursday afternoon. Some sessions are run by other teachers in their schools. Occasionally courses are organised (for which some financial contribution from trainees is required) to extend subject knowledge and skills. The course is divided into four modules and their purpose is to introduce, develop, broaden and extend trainees’ knowledge of their subject.

Programme Structure

Trainees start the year with three weeks of professional studies, a programme of lectures, workshops and expert speakers, to give a context to the course.  By the end of September trainees start their “Parent 1” placement and will be in school full time until mid-December.  There are another two weeks of professional studies either side of Christmas.  In January trainees start their “Twin” placement in a second school.  There are more professional studies weeks before Easter then trainees return to their first school for their “Parent 2” placement.  The final placement includes an enhancement week to give opportunities to experience particular aspects of teaching.

There are also weekly subject seminars, every Thursday, with trainees meeting with their Subject Leader and other trainees from their subject.

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