PGDE Secondary Education: Physical Education

You’ll also play a key role in building self-esteem and confidence in your pupils. Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Physical Education course is a rewarding and absorbing experience, and our students go on to enjoy busy careers where their skills are in great demand due to the reputation for high quality, which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession.

Degree requirements

A second-class Honours degree or international equivalent.

Degree must include:

• 80 SCQF credits from at least two of the following subjects:

  • sport

  • dance or outdoor pursuits

  • movement analysis

  • choreography

  • sports coaching

  • biomechanics

  • sports science

  • exercise physiology

  • sports psychology

  • health and fitness

  • studies in sports or dance, or outdoor education

  • sports development or special needs in movement education

Maths & English

• Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above

• National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above

Maths and English qualifications must be in place at the time of application.

Acceptable alternative Maths and English qualifications are listed on our PGDE FAQs page.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.