BEd (Hons) Physical Education - Secondary Education

at Plymouth Marjon University

Our unique Physical Education teacher training course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at secondary level. The course is carefully structured to equip trainee teachers with real-world skills and deepen their passion for teaching. It also trains teachers in educational leadership and resilience, enabling graduate teachers to progress quickly in their careers. This progression is reflected in their salary growth; five years after graduating, our education graduates are the sixth highest earners from any university in Wales and England (Source: LEO data, Department for Education, July 2018).

Trainees study the scientific principles of Physical Education and sport and explore these through practical activities. Developing a wide range of subject knowledge, this intensive course blends theory and practice helping trainees to understand how children learn best. When trainees are secure in their specialist subject they may choose to develop a second subject, making them more versatile and employable.

Through school based placements in our partnership schools and placements in other educational settings, trainees enjoy ample contact with qualified teachers and students. This enables them to gain a wide range of experience and a healthy understanding of what the profession looks like in the current climate.

Feedback from students about the course is consistently very positive, and the course achieved 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022. 

Analytical thinking is encouraged and developed, ensuring that we deliver passionate early career teachers who have a desire to drive their profession forward. With a clear focus on national priorities and current developments in education our PE teacher training graduates are well prepared for teaching today.