Lead Subject Mentor for Physical Education Matt Atkins
Course Overview
The Physical Education course at CTTC prepares you to inspire pupils to develop physical competence, healthy habits, and teamwork skills. You’ll learn how to deliver a broad and balanced PE curriculum covering games, athletics, gymnastics, dance, and outdoor activities for Key Stages 3 to 5.
The course emphasizes inclusive practice, ensuring all pupils can participate and progress regardless of ability. You’ll explore how to promote positive attitudes towards health and wellbeing and support physical literacy development.
Training covers lesson planning, behaviour management in active environments, and assessment strategies. You will also develop knowledge of sport science, anatomy, and physical education theory to underpin your teaching.
What You’ll Learn
- Designing safe and engaging practical PE lessons
- Teaching a range of physical activities and sports
- Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and physical development
- Managing group behaviour in active settings
- Using assessment to monitor skill progression and fitness
Placement Experience
Placements will give you opportunities to teach across the curriculum in schools with strong PE departments. You may assist with extracurricular clubs, sports teams, and competitions.
Recommended Reading
- Physical Education and the Study of Sport by Peter J. Hastie
- Teaching Physical Education: Becoming a Master Teacher by Stephen A. Mitchell
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