Foundations of Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching focuses on the study of education through the physical medium. Through theoretical input and practical sessions, the expectations and requirements of current National Curriculum and school sport provision will be investigated and developed. This practical teaching module will also emphasise and foster links with the Teachers’ Standards. You will demonstrate personal development of teaching practice, gain an understanding of the fundamentals of teaching (such as the planning, development and management of an inclusive learning environment), and develop your knowledge of the Physical Education curriculum and progressive activities across key stages.

Foundations of Physical Education and School Sport Teaching and Learning provides you with an introduction to the essential pedagogical nature of the work of Physical Education and School Sport practitioners. The module will make you aware of the fundamental assumptions underpinning a selection of key learning theories, as well as developing your knowledge of how these theories could be applied to facilitate and assess learning in physical education and school sport settings. You will also become familiar with the issues and practices surrounding the creation and maintenance of positive learning environments.

Critical Enquiry and Academic Skill in Physical Education and School Sport requires you to become familiar with the academic conventions of studying in higher education. You will become proficient with the expected standards of referencing and submission of work, thinking and writing in a critically analytical manner, and identifying appropriate literature from books, journals and other appropriate sources to inform their work. You will also be introduced to important ways of searching relevant databases both within and beyond physical education and school sports contexts.

Foundations of School-Based Physical Activity and Health provides an introduction to concepts and issues related to physical activity and health in the context of schools and young people. You will be enabled to assimilate and apply policy and research evidence to further your understanding of the relationships between young people’s school-based physical activity and associated health outcomes.

Foundations of Children’s Growth and Movement Development provides you with a basic understanding of the developmental processes that a child undergoes from birth through to physical maturity. This is further combined with an understanding of movement skills, their classification and the sequential manner in which they are achieved through to adolescence. To improve and develop your understanding, the module will provide you with the observational and practical skills necessary to assess the motor capabilities of young children. Reflecting on current research should enable you to rationalise the need for application of this knowledge to developing children, in order that their full potential as a physically literate individual is possible.

Individual and Social Issues in Physical Education and School Sport equips you with an  understanding of relevant psychological and sociological issues within the context of physical education and school sport. The physical education experiences of children and young people are shaped by individual and social factors. These influence the ways in which pupils engage in physical education and school sport. This module will provide an insight into how psychological and sociological theories can be used by teachers and other educational practitioners to reflect on the construction of identity and create a physical education environment that is conducive to learner engagement. You will also develop an awareness of the core psychological and sociological theories that are used to explain aspects of human behaviour related to physical education and school sport.

TLC1010 Language 1 is ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as an integrated element of your degree. You can study French, German, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish (subject to minimum numbers for your preferred language). Delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, the module will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will play an active role in the weekly two-hour classes, engaging in role-plays, short conversations, videos, authentic texts and listening materials. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your own learning needs. On enrolment to the module, you will complete a language induction form and be placed into a language level group appropriate for your prior knowledge of your chosen language. Please note, while we will endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per module, this is not always possible. While you can join the module with some prior experience of your target language, you will not be able to study a language you are already fluent or proficient in.

Contemporary Issues in Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching focuses on the study of education through the physical medium. Through theoretical input and practical sessions, the expectations and requirements of the current National Curriculum and school sport provision will be investigated and developed. This practical teaching module will also emphasise and foster links with the Teachers’ Standards. You will further your understanding of the fundamentals of teaching (such as the planning, development and management of an inclusive learning environment), demonstrate an applied awareness of how theory can underpin practice, and develop your knowledge of the components that contribute to effective practical performance.

Contemporary Issues in Young People’s Physical Activity and Health focuses on current issues relevant to children and young people’s physical activity and health. You will become familiar with a range of contemporary issues relevant to physical activity, fitness, sedentary behaviour, and health indicators among children and young people. Measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviour will be examined as will physical activity and health from the perspective of specific populations such as pre-school children and adolescent girls.

Developing Research Skills for Physical Education and School Sport fosters your understanding of the nature and process of conducting research in applied settings. The module will focus on developing your ability to define appropriate research questions, become familiar with (and select) suitable research methods and methodologies, and undertake data analysis. You will also be introduced to a range of research designs and sampling techniques.

Models-Based Practice in Physical Education and School Sport explores the vehicles advocated for helping to overcome the limitations of traditional approaches to teaching and learning in physical education and school sport. The module focuses on the pedagogical principles of sport education, teaching games for social and emotional learning, as well as technology-enhanced, cooperative and enquiry-based learning,  The aim is to enable you to plan, deliver and critically reflect on the use of models-based practice in physical education and school sport and make informed decisions about how best to deploy it in order to enhance pupil learning.

Psychological and Sociological Issues in Physical Education and School Sport provides you with the psychological and sociological knowledge and practical guidance necessary for effective physical education and school sport instruction. The module focuses on specific themes and issues relating to children’s participation in physical education and school sport and beyond. You will explore reasons for children’s engagement and disaffection in PE and school sport settings. This exploration will incorporate the study of psychological and sociological theories and concepts, giving consideration to the reciprocal roles of teachers and children in promoting positive and active learning environments.

Human Movement Science for Physical Education and School Sport develops your knowledge and understanding of the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical principles underpinning physical education. You will gain expertise in the anatomical structures of the muscular and skeletal systems and develop a detailed understanding of the cardiovascular, respiratory and energy systems and how they respond to exercise. The module will also enable you to evaluate and apply the biomechanical principles of human movement, explore concepts of training, and gain an insight into adaptations that occur during prolonged physical activity. The aim is to develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for delivering scientifically-informed practice within a physical education setting.

TLC2000 Language 2 enables you to build on and develop your previous language knowledge in French, German, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish. You must have either studied the prior language module in the previous year of your degree or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge of your target language (though you will not be able to study a language you are already fluent or proficient in). The language levels available will be determined by the continuation of corresponding groups from module TLC1010 Language 1. You will gain the language skills necessary to become a more proficient user of the language. Classes will be taught in an interactive and communicative manner using authentic materials to promote meaningful communication. They will be conducted in the target language as much as possible. Emphasis will be on speaking and listening, with appropriate attention also being paid to other communication skills. Other work will include a variety of tasks which may be completed in the Language Centre.

Dissertation allows you to engage in an in-depth independent research project, specialising your focus on a relevant area of interest.

Advanced Issues in Physical Education and School Sport Teaching and Learning enables you to critically consider the complexities of learning environments within the context of physical education and school sport. Underpinned by contemporary pedagogical theories, you will develop a critical understanding of the negotiated processes that practitioners face in developing and maintaining effective learning environments. Through an examination of socialisation processes, you will examine the opportunities, challenges, constraints and choices routinely faced by practitioners of physical education and school sport. You will reflect critically upon the interactions and micropolitics of cooperation, contestation and conflict routinely faced by practitioners in teaching and learning environments and consider how this may impact upon your future practice.

Special Educational Needs and Disability in Physical Education and School Sport enables you to gain knowledge and understanding of special educational needs and disability in the context of physical education and school sport. You will critique issues related to special educational needs and disability in special schools as well as mainstream school settings. A range of learning and physical disabilities will be explored to provide you with an accurate understanding of how you impact on teaching and learning from the perspectives of teachers and children. The application of this understanding will be developed through analysis of both current research and contemporary issues relating to the teaching of physical education and school sport to children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Advanced Issues in Practical Physical Education and School Sport Teaching focuses on the study of education through the physical medium. You will investigate the expectations and requirements of the current National Curriculum and school sport provision, plan for the development of physical activities using appropriate resources, and learn to deliver inclusive physical activity sessions using a range of learning strategies.

Work Based Placement enables you to undertake a period of work-based learning that will provide a practical context for you to develop your ability to study and apply theoretical concepts related to physical education and school sport. The work-based placement will be supported with an academic component that will equip you with the skills and awareness of professional practice and development, as well as familiarising you with the demands and expectations with regards to professional standards. Fundamental to this will be the development of an awareness of personal reflection and the use of targets for future development. There will be an opportunity to explore the theory underpinning practice observed or delivered and to evaluate and reflect on how theory, research and practical competencies are applied to physical education, school sport and related settings.

Learning Through The Outdoors in Physical Education and School Sport provides an introduction to the concept and value of learning through the outdoors, outdoor education and its role within the school curriculum. The module outlines how outdoor education is included in the National Curriculum and how schools can provide high quality learning experiences through the outdoors. A key aim is to foster an understanding and appreciation of how moving and learning in the outdoor environment can contribute to personal development, environmental education, skill acquisition, and the development of citizenship. An appreciation of the issues encountered within and specific to outdoor and adventure learning will be fostered, including the safety implications associated with learning through the outdoors and the minimising of potential risk.

TLC3000 Language 3 further enhances your language skills in French, German, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish and introduces you to a new culture and way of life. It is suitable if you have studied the prior language module in the previous year of your degree or if you can demonstrate equivalent knowledge of your target language (though you will not be able to study a language you are already fluent or proficient in). The language levels available will be determined by the continuation of corresponding groups from module TLC2000 Language 2. You will develop language skills to a level of proficiency that will enable you to spend time living or working abroad. Classes will be conducted as much as possible in the target language. They will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be on speaking and listening, with appropriate attention also being paid to other skills. Other work will include a variety of tasks which may be completed in the Language Centre.

SPT2650 Psychological and Sociological Issues in Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits) and SPT2651 Movement Science Foundation of Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits) replace SPT2643 Sociological Issues in Physical Education and School Sport Teaching and Learning (20 credits) and SPT2644 Psychology for Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits) as compulsory modules in Year 2.

104-112 UCAS Tariff points are required to join this programme with effect from September 2021 entry.