Physical Education & Outdoor Education BSc (Hons) University of Worcester and Herefordshire & Ludlow College
KEY FACTS Level: 4, 5 & 6 Attendance: Full-time Duration: Three years Location: HLC, the University of Worcester and various outdoor venues Application: UCAS course code CX63 BSc/PEOE
This degree is specifically designed to meet the changing needs of the physical education profession and outdoor industry. It has a broad range of modules that prepare students for their future career. The course is based at the University of Worcester and is designed to ensure that students are provided with an equal mix of both disciplines, offering students a broad range of knowledge and employment options. Course Content During the course, students will be taught by an experienced and enthusiastic team of both physical education and outdoor education practitioners, who are committed to providing a quality experience that will enable the progression of students to effective and employable graduates. Students will gain valuable experiences on placements, have the opportunity of working in both primary and secondary school settings, as well as a range of outdoor settings. Students have the option in their second year of spending an exciting international semester abroad with one of the University of Worcester’s partner universities. Year 1 Mandatory • Introduction to Physical Education • Land-Based Personal Skills • Scientific Principles of Movement in Teaching and Coaching Optional • Foundations of Outdoor Learning • Safety Management • Language
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Year 2 Mandatory • Learning and Teaching through Games • Water-based Personal Skills • Creating Successful Research • Facilitation and Reviewing Optional • Advanced Scientific Principles in Teaching and Coaching • Contemporary Issues in Sport • Teaching Gymnastics in Secondary Schools • Swimming, Lifesaving and Risk • Teaching Special Education Needs and Disability PE in Schools • Language Year 3 Mandatory • PE Independent Research Project in PE • Outdoor Activities and the Natural Environment • Contemporary issues in Outdoor Education • Residential Experience Optional • School-based Placement or • Professional Placement • Leading and Developing PE in Primary School • 14–19 PE and Sport Assessment Assessment takes place using a variety of methods; essays, presentations, teaching assessments, practical performance assessments, examinations, projects, group work, practical work experience and independent research. Entry Requirements • Passes at 9–4 (A*–C) in four GCSE subjects including English Language and maths plus: • UCAS tariff 112 points
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