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BSc (Hons) Physical Education & Coaching – Blended Learning
Portobello Institute
Do you want to begin your journey to becoming a PE teacher? If the answer is yes, then this BSc in Physical Education & Coaching will be of interest to you. With the introduction of Physical Education as a state exam subject, this course is equipped to meet the demands of the growing market for specialist trained PE teachers in Ireland. This course is designed for those students considering entering the teaching profession and will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of physical education. You will study a range of modules considering learning and teaching alongside the main sports science disciplines. Modules such as Practical Delivery in Sport & Physical Education, Inclusive Education and Contemporary Issue in PE provide the foundations for the Physical Education component. You will learn practical skills relating to work as a physical education teacher and a sports coach. This honours degree has been designed by Portobello Institute for flexible learning so you can study at your time. This flexible learning option gives mature students and those working or training full-time, the opportunity to access this degree qualification that can lead to a career in physical education or coaching. Seminars are delivered over the weekend with one to one support available to you throughout your learning journey You will complete an education-based placement as part of their course. There is an easy payment plan designed to make this programme affordable. These factors, together with the one to one tutorial support, offer you a course that is accessible, affordable and achievable.
During this programme, you will learn about the principles of sports science as well as well as practical learning and teaching skills relating to work as a physical education teacher or sports coach. You will study modules such as Practical Delivery in Sport & Physical Education, Inclusive Education and Contemporary Issue in PE provide the foundations for the Physical Education component. You will learn how to facilitate the enhancement of physical education through effective teaching. You will understand principles and limitations of measurement and assessment strategies in sport, exercise and physical education
| Course Code | SPES-B-DS-OC-19 |
| College Name | Portobello Institute |
| Course Category | Sport |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Course Location | Dublin, UK |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 1 |
| Course Start Date | 3rd October 2020 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2021 |
| Course Fee | €4,795 per academic year |
| Course Times | This programme is delivered over three academic years. |
| Title of Awarding | BSc (Hons) in Physical Education & Coaching |
| Entry Requirements | Entry is by direct application to Portobello Institute. The entry routes are as follows: Sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2019 Students may apply and be granted a "Conditional Offer" prior to completing the Leaving Certificate. Step 1 - submit application Step 2 - Attend Interview Step 3 - Conditional Offer issued on the basis of successful achievement of LC requirements Step 4 - Confirm acceptance of a place and pay deposit as detailed Places can not be held open for applicants awaiting leaving certificate results, however should a student accept a place and then choose not to progress with this course, after first round CAO offers have been made, a refund of 75% of fees paid will be made. Refunds must be requested in writing on or before 23rd August 2019. With a Leaving Certificate; Minimum of grade C or O6 in ordinary level Biology*, English and Maths with a pass in 3 other subjects. *Students applying without LC Biology may complete QQI level 5 in Anatomy & Physiology, as a distance learning course, with Portobello Institute to compensate. or Without the required Leaving Certificate; Applicants should meet one of the following criteria; QQI level 5 major award containing a biology subject ITEC level 2 award containing anatomy & physiology An undergraduate degree in another subject QQI Level 5 Anatomy & Physiology - available through Portobello Institute Mature entry at 21 years without meeting the above criteria Equivalent qualifications with biology/anatomy & physiology module Application Process Step 1 - Complete the online booking form. Step 2 - Applicants will be contacted for confirmation of the entry criteria Step 3 - Confirmation of a place will be given to applicants immediately meeting the criteria. or Applicants who do not meet the criteria, maybe required to attend an interview with an offer of a place on the programme issued following assessment of suitability. Applicants confirm acceptance of offer by returning acceptance form. Please note places on this course are only confirmed once tuition fees have been received. Students will be registered as an undergraduate degree student with London Metropolitan University. |
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