Secondary Education (QTS) - Physical Education

The Secondary Education (QTS) - Physical Education degree offered by the University of Birmingham is designed to challenge you to make informed and justified decisions about your teaching approach, laying the foundation for ongoing professional development.

The Secondary Education (QTS) - Physical Education program from University of Birmingham aims to nurture physical educators who are innovatively responsive to evolving youth cultures, comfortable in challenging both their own and others’ beliefs and practices to make physical education relevant to every young person.

Through integrating theory with practical experiences, the course seeks to unpick what meaningful physical education experiences truly entail, shaping you into teachers with a sustained impact on personal flourishing through lifelong physical activity habits and enjoyments.

Career opportunities

The Physical Education Secondary Teacher Training course is highly esteemed across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

The university is proud of its strong track record of student employment following course completion, with many of its alumni progressing to roles such as classroom teachers, Heads of Departments, Senior Leaders, and SENDCos. The comprehensive career services and support equip you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in the teaching profession and beyond.

It provides comprehensive career services and support for its students, preparing them to excel in the teaching profession. Many of its alumni gain employment in its partner schools and return to the program as subject mentors on the PGCE.

Courses include

• Teaching Experience

• Intensive Teaching and Practice (Secondary)

• Secondary School Studies