How to become a PE teacher?

Glamazon

BeckyFowler09 wrote: »

I am studying a Public services diploma which is equivalent to 3 a levels, after a long thought I have decided that I want to become a Physical education teacher which was what I originally wanted to do but dropped out of doing a levels last year.
Firstly I was wondering weather I would get accepted onto my desired course even if what I am studying now isnt that relevent to it as long as I get the right grades?
And secondly, if all goes to plan, through research I've seen the most common way is to study something such as, a 3 year Sport Science degree then do a PGCE for a year but I have also seen courses at Uni's such as St.Marys Twickenham which offer a Physical Education: BA (ITT) Secondary course which is 4 years. Do these courses offer QTS?
Could anyone advise me on weather one is better then the other? Disadvantages and advantages of each? And is one a better qualification or do they all equal the same status?

Your help and advise is much appreciated,

Bex

I did Public Services BTEC ND - I then got accepted onto a Sport and PE degree at Greenwich uni - it was supposed to be a 4 year PE teaching degree but they changed it. Unfortunately, it wasn't for me so I dropped out after the first year.

Not sure about the second question.

My brother also did the course and is now a PE technician at a school (like a teaching assistant) - if he sticks at it (which he will cos he loves it) then the school will pay for him to do his degree starting next Sept and get qualified! Not bad for a 19 year old who 6 months ago couldn't get a job!

BeckyFowler09

That sounds good the school funding his degree, how did he get that job did he have expriance with youngsters before?

Glamazon

BeckyFowler09 wrote: »

That sounds good the school funding his degree, how did he get that job did he have expriance with youngsters before?

nope. my mum is an administrator at the school & heard the current pe tech was leaving so my bro he offered to do some work experience & they offered him the job. I think its a new thing the pe techs - might be worth a letter to local schools asking or checking council websites for jobs

loftus

As I said earlier in the thread, my eldest is doing a 4 year Secondary PE with QTS degree. I guess if you are sure that you want to be a PE teacher this is a good route but a 3 years degree and PGCE may give you more options if you change your mind.

barnaby-bear

Dan_Thunder wrote: »

Judging from my old PE teachers the best advice would be to learn to hate children and also become really fat!

You forgot they have to be sadistic bullies who can smell fear - can you tell I was the four-eyed podgy geek yet? :rotfl:

onlyroz

barnaby-bear wrote: »

You forgot they have to be sadistic bullies who can smell fear - can you tell I was the four-eyed podgy geek yet? :rotfl:

God I loathed PE at school - I was the skinny swotty one who nobody wanted on their team, and who nobody would EVER pass the ball to. And because the school bullies often were quite good at sport, the PE teacher usually took their side...

jk1122

Hi everyone, looking for some advice.

I'm thinking about studying to become a PE teacher but am unsure about what my options may be. I have an honours degree (Business) but unfortuantely it has nothing to do with PE. As I understand this mean most places wouldn't take me on to study for a PGCE in PE as my degree isn't relevant. I also don't have an A-Level or any other qualification in PE.

Doing another 3 year degree (in a sport related subject) and then a 1 year PGCE in PE isn't really an option for me as another 4 years of study isn't going to be suitable for me.

Is there any other option/anyone know of any universities who would take a student with a degree which isn't relevant to PE? Any advice or ideas welcome.

Savvy_Sue

Don't most teachers offer two subjects these days? I know my sister did a BEd in Maths and PE, but I thought even at PGCE level you were expected to end up capable of teaching a main subject and a secondary.

Have you looked at the teaching qualification websites and contacted any colleges?

I'm presuming you have a strong PE background, perhaps coaching qualifications / experience in at least one sport, which would count for something, surely?

louise-scoop

hey i am i 15 year old girl and also looking into p.e teaching, i am very close to my pe teachers and help them with refreeing and tecahing younger ones,i also do muay thai on a night and help my coach teach and do demo.
I have also been told that i dont have to go to uni now college now do courses to get a diploma in tecahing but if you are thinking of uni Northumbria&sunderland are the best ones for sport. Also you have to have at least a C in maths,english,science and btec sport level1,2&3 is also helpful.
As you can i see i am doing my research wisely and looking at all options.

~Chameleon~

louise-scoop wrote: »

...but if you are thinking of uni Northumbria&sunderland are the best ones for sport.

Loughborough is the leading UK University for sport related degrees