Course summary
Our Physical Education and Wellbeing MSc is a nationally and internationally relevant evidence-based programme, which is applicable to primary, second and further education. There is Accredited Prior Learning for postgraduate degrees (eg, PGCE). This programme seeks to support the continuing professional development of practising and prospective physical education teachers, youth physical activity leaders, assistants or coaches working with young people in schools. It is expected that students taking the programme will develop the skills to allow them to critically evaluate new developments in theory, research and practice and integrate this knowledge where appropriate into their practice. The distinctiveness and knowledge of students graduating from the qualification will place them in an ideal position to inform the future direction of the profession by taking leadership positions and challenging current practices and/or by engaging in further study at PhD level.
Modules
Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation; Professional learning in sport; Advanced pedagogies in physical education; professional case study; dissertation (after successful transfer to MSc).
Assessment method
Dissertation.
Entry requirements
At least a 2.1 or equivalent in a relevant science subject
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Sponsorship information
Scholarships may be available. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT