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Bachelor of Education (Hons) Physical Education

Bachelor of Education (Hons) Physical Education

MQF Level: 6

ECTS Value: 180 ECTS

​​Start Date: October

Duration: 4 Years (Part-time)

Programme Description

This programme provides course participants with a strong foundation in pedagogy, assessment, inclusive practices and educational theory. It aims to provide those within or wishing to join the education sector with the necessary tools and competences to teach effectively whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all learners. Within this programme, learners shall foster a deeper understanding and engagement with the different types of sports, the role of physical education in schools and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to be in possession of the following:

  1. An MQF Level 3 (Grade 1-5, or equivalent) in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics.

In addition to at least one of the following:

  1. An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF 4) with a grade C or better in PE at Intermediate level.
  2. An MQF Level 4 vocational qualification (MQF 4 with a minimum of 120 ECTS) in Sports, Coaching or a cognate area deemed relevant by the Institute for Education.
  3. An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF 4) together with a signed reference from the association or MOC providing evidence of a minimum of three (3) years active participation in a particular sport.
  4. Two subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) at grade C or better, with an intermediate in Physical Education at grade C and two intermediates with a minimum grade D.

In addition to the above, all applicants will be required to sit for a coordinative and fitness test.

Applicants applying under the Institute for Education’s maturity clause are asked to refer to Section 2.2. of the Admission Regulations.

Course Outline

First Year

Code Description Credits
Psychology of Education: Child Development, Creativity,
and Managing Difficult Behaviours
3 ECTS
Planning: A Key to Success
4 ECTS
Claassroom Management
3 ECTS
Assessment for Learning and Continous Assessment
2 ECTS
Assessment of Learning: Examination Paper Setting and Evaluation
2 ECTS
Teaching Practice I
10 ECTS
Achieving Standards while Fostering Equity and Social Justice
3 ECTS
Philosophy of Education: The Maltese Educational System and
Collaborative Communities of Learning
3 ECTS
Teaching Athletics
4 ECTS
Adapted Physical Education
4 ECTS
Fitness
4 ECTS
Teaching Dance
4 ECTS

Second Year

Code Description Credits
The Teacher's Role
3 ECTS
Digitial citizenship: Enriching learning through web-based applications
3 ECTS
Psycho-social Issues of Inclusive Education
4 ECTS
Teaching Practice ll
10 ECTS
Adopting a Learner-centred Approach to Physical Education
5 ECTS
Implementing the Physical Education Curriculum
5 ECTS
Sports Sociology and the Historical Development of Physical Education
3 ECTS
Sports Physiology, Medicine & Injury Prevention
8 ECTS
Outdoor Education
4 ECTS

Third Year

Code Description Credits
Communicating with Parents
2 ECTS
Addressing Diveristy through Inquiry-based Learning (IBL)
and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
4 ECTS
Microteaching
3 ECTS
Leading the Professional Team
2 ECTS
Experiental Learning and Authentic Assessment
2 ECTS
Sociology of Education: Gender Equality, Culture and Values
3 ECTS
Research Methods l: Quantitative Strategies
2 ECTS
Research Methods ll: Qualitative Strategies
2 ECTS
Internship in Industry
6 ECTS
Exploring Multiculturalism in Education
2 ECTS
Promoting the Principles of Inclusion through CLassroom Practices
2 ECTS
Sports Psychology
4 ECTS
Teaching Gymnastics
4 ECTS
Physical Education Testing and IT in Sports
3 ECTS
​Teaching Net Games
4 ECTS

Fourth Year

Code Description Credits
Dissertation
20 ECTS
Teaching Practice III
10 ECTS
Motor Skills Development through Physical Education
6 ECTS
Teaching Invasion Games
4 ECTS
Health, Nutrition and Diet
4 ECTS

N.B. Please note that while the above provides an indication of the overall programme structure, the years in which modules are delivered may change or be replaced as part of the Institute for Education’s administrative processes.

Applications

Applications for the Bachelor of Education (Hons) Physical Education programme open mid-May of each year with programmes commencing the following October. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal

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