Primary Physical Education (inservice programme)
Programme structure
The Programme runs on a part-time basis and all students undertake three 20 credit core courses. The class contact part of the programme runs within the primary school year, September to June as follows:
Course 1: September – December
Course 2: January – March
Course 3: April – June.
Students begin preparation for their research project during the taught phase of Course 3 and submit the following year in March
List of core courses
- Primary Physical Education Curriculum 1
- Primary Physical Education Curriculum 2
- Working With Others and Independent Research
Teaching methods
The teaching approaches used encourage the active participation of programme members in the teaching and learning process. Course members engage in a variety of lecture and seminar sessions while practical workshops provide opportunities for participants to extend personal knowledge and understanding of content and methodology specific to activities. The blend of theory and practical is a recognised strength of the programme.
Assessment methods
- Course 1: Essay
- Course 2: Seminar Presentation
- Course 3: Research Project
Credit values
20 credits per course
Primary Physical Education Curriculum 1
Course flexibility: This course runs on a twilight or weekend basis in locations across Scotland
Core reading:
- Lavin, J. (ed) (2008) Creative Approaches to Teaching Physical Education, London: Routledge
- Pickup, I. & Price, L. (2007) Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School, London: Continuum
Scheduled dates and times: First Semester: 9 x 3 hr twilight sessions or 2.5 weekends
Primary Physical Education Curriculum 2
Course flexibility: This course runs on a twilight or weekend basis in locations across Scotland
Core reading:
- Lavin, J. (ed) (2008) Creative Approaches to Teaching Physical Education, London: Routledge
- Pickup, I. & Price, L. (2007) Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School, London: Continuum
Scheduled dates and times: First & Second Semester: 8 x 3 hr twilight sessions or 2 weekends
Working With Others and Independent Research
Course flexibility: This course runs on a twilight or weekend basis in locations across Scotland
Core reading:
- Baumfield,V., Hall, E. & Wall, K. (2008) Action Research in the Classroom. London: Sage
- Capel, S & Piotrowski, S. (eds) (2000) Issues in Physical Education. London : Routledge Farmer
Scheduled dates and times: Second Semester: 8 x 3 hr twilight sessions or 2 weekends