BED Hons Sports Studies and Physical Education

at University College Cork

All modules 5 credits unless otherwise stated.
 

Year 1 Modules: 

Core:

• ED1308 Sport Psychology: Fundamentals & Application

• ED1309 Motor Development and Learning for Skill Competence

• ED1310 Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Diet and Nutrition 

• ED1314 Curriculum-Based Physical Activities 1 (Ad.Ed., Athletics, Swimming)

• ED1323 Curriculum-Based Physical Activities 2 (Badminton, Rounders/Cricket, Combat)

• ED1324 Pedagogical Foundations 

• ED1325 Curriculum and Pedagogical Coherence in Junior Cycles

• AN1063 Anatomy of Exercise

• DH1001 Digital Humanities: Theories & Concepts 1
   

Electives
 

First year subject choice:

One Arts subject (15 credits) from the following: English, French, (a student will not normally be allowed to select French unless (s)he has attained a pass standard in French in the Leaving Certificate Examination [or equivilant]), Gaeilge/ Irish, History and Mathematics.
 

Please go to the individual subject pages for a list of first year modules to find out more details.

Year 2 Modules:

Core:

• Exercise Prescription

• Exercise Physiology

• Practical Areas

• Curriculum and Pedagogical Coherence 2

• Placement

• Creativity & Innovation in Physical Education

• Sport and Physical Activity
   

Electives:

Arts subject continued from First Year.
 

Practical modules include dance, gymnastics, G.A.A., and rugby. Students will also complete their second placement in a school setting where they will observe, plan and teach physical education, under the guidance of a mentor (co-operating teacher).
 

Year 3 Modules:

Core:

• Skill Acquisition & Analysis

• Sports Medicine

• Curriculum & Assessment

• Placement

• Research Project Design

• Inclusion: Policy and Practice in PE, Sport and Physical Activity

• Disability: Pedagogical Approaches to Physical Education
   

Electives:

• Coaching Science
  
  or

• Health
   

Students will also complete their third placement in a school setting where they will observe, plan and teach their chosen Arts subject, under the guidance of a mentor (co-operating teacher).
 

Year 4 Modules:

Core:

• Philosophy & History of Education

• Professional Issues in Education

• Approaches to Teaching & Assessment in Physical Education

• Research Project; Placements

• Historical & Philosophical Aspects of Physical Education
   

Electives:

Coaching Science

or

Health

and one from the following

• The Teaching of Irish

• The Teaching of English

• Second Language Education - French

• The Teaching of History

• The Teaching of Mathematics

A large proportion of year four will comprise of school placement for the student, specifically teaching physical education and the selected specialist Arts subject for an entire school year (mornings only: 9am to 1.15pm approximately). Students will then return to university for lectures, practicals and workshops in the afternoons.

At Least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish. Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:
 

• English    O6/H7

• Irish         O6/H7

• Other Language  O6/H7

Mature students: Applicants should apply directly through the CAO and you can find out more about the mature entry requirements here.
 

International Students should visit the International Education website.
 

FETAC Requirements.
 

Fitness to Practise

Commencing since the 2013/2014 intake, the BEDSSPE degree is subject to UCC's Fitness to Practise Policy – full details may be found here.
 

Student Garda Vetting

All students on this programme will come into contact with the public and assume positions of trust through educational and training opportunities. To ensure the protection of the public, and to justify public trust and confidence, UCC is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake this programme.
 

Garda vetting is carried out by the Admissions Office in UCC once a student has accepted their place on the programme. It involves a police check to establish whether the individual being vetted has had criminal convictions in the past or whether any criminal proceedings are pending. The Garda Siochána provide this information for students who have resided in Ireland for a period of six months or more (including permanent residence).
 

All students who have resided outside Ireland for a period of six months or more must furnish a Police Clearance Certificate from their country or countries of residence. This certificate should state that the student has had no convictions recorded against them while residing there.
 

Non-EU Candidates

Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations

The minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.
 

There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.

IELTS*    

• 6.5 Overall

• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT    
 

• 90 Overall

• Listening 20

• Reading 19

• Speaking 21

• Writing 20

The fees for BED Hons Sports Studies and Physical Education may vary from €22,500 to €30,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

The graduates from the BEDSSPE degree gain a range of transferable skills in planning, implementing and assessing learning across the lifespan – whether in schools, clubs or communities – specifically in the areas of sport, physical activity and physical education. 
 

The course, through its school-university partnership, also provides career advice and preparation practice for interviews for all our students.
 

Graduates are very well placed to begin a postgraduate course of study through our School of Education M.Ed, or cohort PhD routes also.