Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH

Level 5 Core

Level 5

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Programme Structure

Non-Irish/UK students will be required to demonstrate command of English at IELTS 6.0 level (minimum score of 5.5 in all categories) or equivalent qualification. Candidates may be required to be interviewed (Skype) after formal application.

Non-Irish/UK students will be required to demonstrate command of English at IELTS 6.0 level (minimum score of 5.5 in all categories) or equivalent qualification. Candidates may be required to be interviewed (Skype) after formal application. Offerings: All

Show an awareness of research skills related to analysis and improvement of the performer in physical activities.

Demonstrate competence in Information & Communication Technology skills and be able to use this within a variety of settings

Appreciate research methodology in current issues within Physical Education.

Appreciate the inclusive pedagogical approaches within Physical Education

Understand the importance of inclusive Physical Education in establishing lifelong health related activity and personal development.

Develop practical and transferable skills which will facilitate interaction and co-operation with a range of people and provide leadership in a range of practical activities

Evaluate the National Curriculum for PE and sport programmes/initiatives for young people.

Evaluate and appropriately apply relevant theories and concepts that enable an understanding of the development of Physical Education in a social and cultural context.

Evaluate a range of leadership and personal development strategies based on management of themselves and groups.

Appreciate the social, psychological, physiological, historical and philosophical influences of the development on young people through Physical Education.

Understand how advanced pedagogical concepts can be utilised in school or community settings.

Appreciate the multi-disciplinary aspects related to PE through a range of options.

Show an awareness of contemporary community issues related to Physical Education

Develop a competence in a chosen specialism (for example: Primary Physical Education or 14 - 19 Physical Education) and support this knowledge in a practical way.

Critically reflect on the development of personal and professional skills in a Physical Education context.

Demonstrate effective communication to audiences in written, graphical, technological and verbal forms.

Work independently, co-operatively and critically using planning and time management skills.

Assist in the organisation and delivery of appropriate Physical Education activities and programmes, working with small groups under supervision

Appreciate the work-based environment related to the Physical Education community.

A knowledge and understanding of the function and purposes of educational and sporting structures at a local, national and global level.

Gather, understand and critically evaluate primary and secondary evidence to support and develop theoretical and conceptual perspectives

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of teaching and learning concepts through, of and about, a range of physical activities and related theory.

Develop an ability to effectively co-ordinate and manage a variety and range of inputs to a successful Physical Education programme.

Course Catalogue

Physical Education - 36670 - BA (Hons)