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I would appreciate any opinions on which would be the best uni to study for a p.e. teaching degree in
Reply 2
I looked in to just doing a Physical Education degree. the best places seemed to be Leeds Met, Brighton, Edge Hill, Liverpool JM.
But I am going to do a sports science degree now so that I can go to a better university, like Birmingham && Sheffield Hallam.
But I am going to do a sports science degree now so that I can go to a better university, like Birmingham && Sheffield Hallam.
Reply 3
If you are certain you want to be a PE teacher, it may be best to do the 4 year degree. If you think you want to be a PE teacher but might be liable to change, do a 3 yr degree in sports or PE with the opportunity to do a PGCE in PE afterwards. The benefits of the 4 yr degree is that it is more spread out and you get much more teaching placements than the PGCE - I am starting a 4 yr PE course next week!
I'm going to Bedford, which is now part of the University fo Bedfordshire (it was DMU) and it has a great reputation for training PE teachers - their facilities were getting on a bit but now they've got brand new sports labs and they're doing a lot of building work to make it more modern. I'd reccomend it. Brunel also have a long reputation for training PE teachers.
As for Loughborough, whilst it is one of the best (if not THE best) for sport, they do not offer a 4 yr teaching degree, only a 3 yr degree. In addition, it is Sports Science, and you need to be looking at achieving AAA at A Level. However, their facilities are excellent and the campus looked great, so there are good and bad points to everything.
The thing you need to do is go on Open Days, lots of them. That way, you will be able to see the campus, speak to the tutors/lecturers/students and really get a feel for the university. Also, get lots of prospectuses to compare what individual Uni's offer.
If you need anything else, PM me or write back back here
I'm going to Bedford, which is now part of the University fo Bedfordshire (it was DMU) and it has a great reputation for training PE teachers - their facilities were getting on a bit but now they've got brand new sports labs and they're doing a lot of building work to make it more modern. I'd reccomend it. Brunel also have a long reputation for training PE teachers.
As for Loughborough, whilst it is one of the best (if not THE best) for sport, they do not offer a 4 yr teaching degree, only a 3 yr degree. In addition, it is Sports Science, and you need to be looking at achieving AAA at A Level. However, their facilities are excellent and the campus looked great, so there are good and bad points to everything.
The thing you need to do is go on Open Days, lots of them. That way, you will be able to see the campus, speak to the tutors/lecturers/students and really get a feel for the university. Also, get lots of prospectuses to compare what individual Uni's offer.
If you need anything else, PM me or write back back here
Reply 4
I would advise looking around before making any decisions. I am at the University of East Anglia and the course is excellent with a reputation that is increasing rapidly.
Unlike courses at Bedford (for which their reputation is by no means what is was 10 years ago) it is an M level course, which not only does it stand you in a better situation against other candidates on paper it gives you 1/3 of a masters which can be topped up within 5 years of qualifying. That I know of only UEA and Southampton offer this.
Loughborough again relies on a reputation it held about 10 years ago but the course leaves a lot to be desired.
I recently went on a job interview with candidates from Loughborough and Bedford and I would have to say my appearance said everything about the 3 courses.
At UEA you are expected to wear P.E kit provided by the university and on an interview day when other candidates from other institutions were wearing scruffy and creased clothing the level of professionalism each institute expects and promotes was very obvious. I am pleased to say I did get the job!
On an more unbias note Durham runs an excellent course.
Reputation is not everything though, you have to be somewhere you will be happy and if you are willing to work hard and take on advice you will become a good teacher wherever you train.
Unlike courses at Bedford (for which their reputation is by no means what is was 10 years ago) it is an M level course, which not only does it stand you in a better situation against other candidates on paper it gives you 1/3 of a masters which can be topped up within 5 years of qualifying. That I know of only UEA and Southampton offer this.
Loughborough again relies on a reputation it held about 10 years ago but the course leaves a lot to be desired.
I recently went on a job interview with candidates from Loughborough and Bedford and I would have to say my appearance said everything about the 3 courses.
At UEA you are expected to wear P.E kit provided by the university and on an interview day when other candidates from other institutions were wearing scruffy and creased clothing the level of professionalism each institute expects and promotes was very obvious. I am pleased to say I did get the job!
On an more unbias note Durham runs an excellent course.
Reputation is not everything though, you have to be somewhere you will be happy and if you are willing to work hard and take on advice you will become a good teacher wherever you train.
It all depends if you know whether or not that is defiantly the job you want to do!
If it is i recommend you look at; Bedford, Brunel, Brighton, LJM and LMU. This is because you get Qualified Teacher Status at the end as well as a degree in Secondary physical Education, this means you can go straight into teaching when you graduate.
If not do a 3 year degree that is sport related and then do a PGCE.
I have offers from Brunel and Bedford just need to decide which one is my 1st choice XD.
If it is i recommend you look at; Bedford, Brunel, Brighton, LJM and LMU. This is because you get Qualified Teacher Status at the end as well as a degree in Secondary physical Education, this means you can go straight into teaching when you graduate.
If not do a 3 year degree that is sport related and then do a PGCE.
I have offers from Brunel and Bedford just need to decide which one is my 1st choice XD.
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