MA Education: Physical Education

The Postgraduate course in Physical Education at St Mary's University is designed to provide a deep understanding of physical education, including its foundations, theory and practical elements. This programme encourages students to adopt critical reflective practice and equips them with the necessary skills to meet a wide range of challenges faced by physical education in the 21st Century.Course Content: The curriculum involves a thorough exploration of the nature and values of Physical Education, with specific focus on contemporary issues. A variety of teaching strategies are used to challenge students' preconceptions, and to build confidence when working with pupils, colleagues, parents and policymakers. Key Modules: The students will be studying various modules including Contemporary issues in physical education, Learning and teaching in physical education, Sport and Physical Education: A Question of Ethics, Research methods and Research Paper. Accreditations: The course is approved by Advance HE, which is a globally recognized accreditation. Future Careers: This programme equips students with advanced practical skills and knowledge for a range of careers in physical education, including teaching, sports development, coaching and related health promotion fields. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.