Summative

You are required to produce a written essay which evaluates an aspect of the physical education curriculum. The essay will also include a reflection of teaching and learning approaches for physical education, exploring their use and application for different age groups and ability levels where appropriate. This evaluation will enable you to meaningfully reflect on an area of the NCPE as well as begin to understand the approaches to teaching and learning commonplace in this area of the National Curriculum. The essay should be 1500 words in length and will assess learning outcomes 1 and 2.

It is important that you draw upon some literature throughout the essay.

Formative

Formative assessment will form a key aspect of preparing students for their summative assessment. All students will receive a formative assessment opportunity as part of the module.

This module covers a wide curriculum of academic and professional skills needed to ensure students possess the skills required to complete their undergraduate programme. In the early part of semester 1, students will cover the requisite expectations of university study, such as searching for literature, academic referencing and professional communication and analytical skills. Thereafter, the module will focus on physical education as a subject studied in primary and secondary education. This will involve exploration of the National Curriculum for Physical Education at various ages, and key stages and consider how teachers teach in these settings.

1. Demonstrate an ability to prepare, write and present in the appropriate professional format.

Learning Outcome: PLO6; Communication, PLO8; Personal Development and Entrepreneurship

2. Evaluate an area of the physical education curriculum and of teaching and learning pedagogy, identifying practice to advance the experiences of pupils.

Learning Outcome: PLO1; Knowledge and Understanding, PLO2; Application and Problem Solving, PO7; Reflection

The module consists of a series of tutor-led workshops that will include bitesize lectures and interactive practical workshops to learn and develop new capabilities, skills and experience. This approach will enable you to learn and practice in succession, embedding knowledge from theory into practice. These sessions will also include guest speakers from academic skills, careers network, and sport industry professionals, such as Physical Educators. Academic mentoring will also form a key part of the module, supporting you to form purposeful personal and professional plans throughout your learning journey, including provision of key opportunities for pastoral support. Independent study forms an integral part of reinforcing learning. This will be supported by formative and summative assessments.

Lecture theatre

IT Lab

Sports hall

Astroturf pitch

Sports equipment

Bailey, R. (2013). Teaching Physical Education: A Handbook for Primary and Secondary School Teachers. London: Kogan Page.

Cottrell, S. (2019). The Study Skills Handbook (5th ed.). London: Palgrave.

Department for Education. (2013). The National Curriculum for Physical Education. London: Department for Education.

The PE Blueprint is designed to build your knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum for Physical Education, considering the approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and their uses across the key stages. This is the perfect module for those considering a career as a physical educator and to begin a journey towards inspiring children and young people in schools.