PE for Qualified Teachers – Certificate in Higher Education – Flexible Delivery Mode

The introduction of PE as a Leaving Cert exam subject has increased the demand for qualified PE teachers. We recognise that there are many teachers qualified and teaching other subject specialisms who may be interested in upskilling and adding PE to their professional remit as a second (or additional) subject. Teachers from a non-science or non-sports science background may require additional credits to supplement their primary degree to meet the Teaching Council credit specifications. This 8 month course is designed for those students wishing to enter the PE teaching profession and will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of physical education.
These modules have 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. 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.

How will I learn?

The tutorial seminars held at the start and throughout each module introduce you to your tutor who will guide and support you throughout the module. These seminars lay out the module for you and support you to learn and acquire the skills you will need in this field. The assessment and expectations for successful completion are covered in detail as is where and how to access the information on the Moodle platform. You will meet fellow students and have the opportunity to create your study network for the duration of your learning journey.
You can email your tutor at any stage during the module to ask a simple query or submit a draft of your assessment. Our programme management team are always available to offer you telephone and email support and if you need to, you can arrange to meet them for further one to one guidance.

What will I learn?

During this programme, you will study a range of modules considering learning and teaching alongside practical skills relating to work as a physical education teacher. 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.

The programme includes the following modules:

• Introduction to Athletics & Games for PE (30 Credits)
• Introduction to Gymnastics & Dance for PE (30 Credits)
• Pedagogy for Adventure Activities Education (15 Credits)
• Pedagogy for Aquatics in PE (15 Credits)
• Advanced Pedagogy for Disability PE (15 Credits)
• Advance Pedagogy for Health Promotion PE (15 Credits)
• Human Anatomy & Biomechanics (30 credits)
• Human Physiology & Training Principles (30 credits)

What is Flexible Delivery Mode?

This programme has been specifically designed for a flexible delivery mode. This programme is delivered over 1 academic year, 8 months in duration. You will cover 6 modules with module seminars held on selected weekends throughout the academic semester. Each module commences with an induction seminar and you will meet your lead tutor during this seminar. You can upload your assessments and your tutor will give you feedback on whether you are on the right track before you submit the final version. This flexible mode of delivery is very suited to you if you are working or training full-time with limited spare time yet you want to achieve your degree qualification.

How will I learn?

The tutorial seminars held at the start and throughout each module introduce you to your tutor who will guide and support you throughout the module. These seminars lay out the module for you and support you to learn and acquire the skills you will need in this field. The assessment and expectations for successful completion are covered in detail as is where and how to access the information on the Moodle platform. You will meet fellow students and have the opportunity to create your study network for the duration of your learning journey.

You can email your tutor at any stage during the module to ask a simple query or submit a draft of your assessment. Our programme management team are always available to offer you telephone and email support and if you need to, you can arrange to meet them for further one to one guidance.