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:

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

In addition to at least one of the following:

An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF 4) with a grade C or better in PE at Intermediate level.
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.
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.
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
BEDU100	Psychology of Education: Child Development, Creativity, and Managing Difficult Behaviours	3 ECTS
BEDU101	Planning: A Key to Success	4 ECTS
BEDU102	Claassroom Management	3 ECTS
BEDU103	Assessment for Learning and Continous Assessment	2 ECTS
BEDU104	Assessment of Learning: Examination Paper Setting and Evaluation	2 ECTS
BEDU105	Teaching Practice I	10 ECTS
BEDU106	Achieving Standards while Fostering Equity and Social Justice	3 ECTS
BEDU107	Philosophy of Education: The Maltese Educational System and Collaborative Communities of Learning	3 ECTS
BPHY101	Teaching Athletics	4 ECTS
BPHY102	Adapted Physical Education	4 ECTS
BPHY103	Fitness	4 ECTS
BPHY104	Teaching Dance	4 ECTS

Second Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU200	The Teacher's Role	3 ECTS
BEDU201	Digitial citizenship: Enriching learning through web-based applications	3 ECTS
BEDU202	Psycho-social Issues of Inclusive Education	4 ECTS
BEDU203	Teaching Practice ll	10 ECTS
BPHY205	Adopting a Learner-centred Approach to Physical Education	5 ECTS
BPHY206	Implementing the Physical Education Curriculum	5 ECTS
BPHY207	Sports Sociology and the Historical Development of Physical Education	3 ECTS
BPHY208	Sports Physiology, Medicine & Injury Prevention	8 ECTS
BPHY209	Outdoor Education	4 ECTS

Third Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU300	Communicating with Parents	2 ECTS
BEDU301	Addressing Diveristy through Inquiry-based Learning (IBL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)	4 ECTS
BEDU302	Microteaching	3 ECTS
BEDU303	Leading the Professional Team	2 ECTS
BEDU304	Experiental Learning and Authentic Assessment	2 ECTS
BEDU305	Sociology of Education: Gender Equality, Culture and Values	3 ECTS
BEDU306	Research Methods l: Quantitative Strategies	2 ECTS
BEDU307	Research Methods ll: Qualitative Strategies	2 ECTS
BEDU308	Internship in Industry	6 ECTS
BEDU309	Exploring Multiculturalism in Education	2 ECTS
BEDU310	Promoting the Principles of Inclusion through CLassroom Practices	2 ECTS
BPHY310	Sports Psychology	4 ECTS
BPHY311	Teaching Gymnastics	4 ECTS
BPHY312	Physical Education Testing and IT in Sports	3 ECTS
BPHY313	Teaching Net Games	4 ECTS

Fourth Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU400	Dissertation	20 ECTS
BEDU401	Teaching Practice III	10 ECTS
BPHY414	Motor Skills Development through Physical Education	6 ECTS
BPHY415	Teaching Invasion Games	4 ECTS
BPHY416	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