Elle Griffiths
PGCE Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-16)
My favourite thing about studying my degree subject is being able to express my passion for sport and physical education.
I have always wanted to become a physical education teacher. Both my undergraduate degree; BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport and postgraduate degree; PGCE Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-16) have significantly enhanced my knowledge of sports, pedagogies and teaching requirements, preparing me for the world of teaching and what it has to offer.
Pursuing a PGCE in secondary physical education, was the next stepping stone of achieving my dream career. Receiving the offer text and email was the most rewarding feeling.
The interview day at Edge Hill for my PGCE was incredible. Despite being nervous the staff made me feel at ease from the offset. I just wanted to make sure I delivered the best quality lesson and interview responses I possibly could.
The campus was one of the main reasons I chose to study at Edge Hill. Everything you will ever need is all in one place, the accommodation is fantastic, and having everything on your doorstep really made my university experience the best I could have asked for.
The top three skills I have developed during my degree are:
- Academic writing
- Practical application of teaching styles/strategies
- Confidence in myself
Meeting lots of new people who have the same ambitions as me has been my highlight so far. We all share our placement experiences and can take tips from one another, which can be applied to our own learning.
My favourite thing about studying my degree subject is being able to express my passion for sport and physical education. My lecturers have been absolutely incredible.
My favourite place on campus is The Hub. The whole campus is very well maintained, and there is lots to get stuck in with. There is always something going on with student life, or careers events.
I am weighing up lots of different options for when I graduate. These range from becoming a full time secondary PE teacher in the UK or UAE, to starting a GTA PhD position, to even enrolling onto an MRes postgraduate degree.
My advice for anyone wanting to study at university would be to do your research about the course and know exactly what is expected of you. Speak to people who have completed the course previously. Make sure to give 100% to all assignments. Ask for support if you need anything at all, someone will always have an answer to your question.