Bachelor of Education (Hons) Physical Education

MQF Level: 6

ECTS Value: 180 ECTS

Start Date: September

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:

Three (3) Ordinary Levels at MQF Level 3 (minimum Grade C or 5) in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics awarded by MATSEC or an equivalent examination body recognised by the Institute for Education.

AND

A minimum of 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.

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
BEDU111	Academic Skills for Undergraduate Studies	2 ECTS
BEDU112	Psychology of Education: Development, Cognition and Learning	3 ECTS
BEDU101	Planning: A Key to Success	4 ECTS
BEDU113	Assessment for Learning and Continuous Assessment	3 ECTS
BEDU102	Classroom Management	3 ECTS
BEDU105	Teaching Practice I	10 ECTS
BPHY101	Teaching Athletics	4 ECTS
BPHY116	Health, Nutrition and Diet	4 ECTS
BPHY103	Fitness	4 ECTS
BPHY104	Teaching Dance	4 ECTS
BPHY105	Adopting a Learner-centred Approach to Physical Education	5 ECTS

Second Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU215	Inclusive Education: Theories and Practices	5 ECTS
BEDU219	Philosophy of Education: The Maltese Educational System and Collaborative Communities of Learning	3 ECTS
BEDU218	Achieving Standards while Fostering Equity and Social Justice	3 ECTS
BEDU214	Critical Pedagogy	4 ECTS
BEDU203	Teaching Practice II	10 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
BEDU321	Research Methods	5 ECTS
BEDU334	Enriching Learning through Web-based Applications	3 ECTS
BEDU302	Microteaching	3 ECTS
BEDU305	Sociology of Education: Gender Equality, Culture and Values	3 ECTS
BEDU317	The Professional Educator: Personal and Social Competences	4 ECTS
BEDU320	Experiential Learning and Authentic Assessment	3 ECTS
BEDU322	Exploring Multiculturalism in Education	3 ECTS
BEDU308	Micro-placement in Industry	6 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	Discription	Credits
BEDU400	Dissertation	20 ECTS
BEDU401	Teaching Practice lll	10 ECTS
BPHY414	Motor Skills Development through Physical Education	6 ECTS
BPHY415	Teaching Invasion Games	4 ECTS
BPHY402	Adapted Physical Education	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 September. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal