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MSc Physical Education and Wellbeing

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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.

General Eligibility

At least a 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant science subject


Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Topics covered during the course will include, for example, methods and mechanisms for continued professional development, digital technologies, models-based practice (including models such as Cooperative Learning, Sport Education and Teaching Games for Understanding), and contemporary social and political issues for physical education and youth sport. In addition, modules will address research methods to prepare students for conducting fieldwork for their dissertation.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
  • IELTS 6.0 with no less that 5.5 in any band

  • TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) including online: Academic 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills

  • Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component

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