Innovative Approaches to Teaching PE

‘This course has really challenged me to think about how I teach PE. I cannot wait to explore many of the innovative ideas with my class next year.’

‘This is a well put together course. I like the variety of video, links, podcasts and practical information.’

‘I have learned a great amount from this course. It has really allowed me to reflect on how I teach P.E and the elements that I need to focus on’

‘The ideas presented in this course were very innovative and creative while still being achievable and realistic.’

‘I found the modules very eye opening and interesting and I found myself constantly reflecting on my own PE lessons as I moved through the course.’

‘I chose to do this course because I felt I was lacking in confidence during my PE lessons. I feel that with courses like this everyone would be able to teach their class using new and innovative ways to teach PE.’

‘I really have taken so much from this course. It has shed light on many new innovative PE concepts and it was just what I was looking for. I have found it thoroughly enjoyable, interesting and practical throughout’

'I loved the option of submitting oral assessment material - very inclusive! Well done! '

Have you ever wondered about the best approaches to teaching physical skills in your PE classes? In this module you will:

●       Develop your understanding of fundamental movement skills and their importance in PE

●       Consider linear and non-linear approaches to teaching motor skills in PE

●      Explore resources for teaching fundamental movement skills in PE

Do some children in your class struggle to play 'fair' in PE or on yard?  Do all your pupils work well as part of a team or group?  In this module you will explore strategies and resources to help explicitly teach these concepts amongst others.

• Consider the benefits of focussing on character education in PE 

• Identify approaches to explicitly teach character education in PE

• Consider activities and resources to support character development in PE

Have you ever struggled to engage all pupils in your PE lessons? This module will empower participants to create a motivational environment in their PE classes to support enhanced engagement for all:

• Explore the key elements of a mastery motivational climate in PE

• Consider the place of competition in PE

• Explore activities and resources to develop a mastery motivational climate in PE

Sport Education is an internationally renowned evidenced based approach to teaching PE which involves supporting pupils to take on a variety of roles such as coach, referee, captain etc.  In this module you will:

● Familiarise yourself with the main features of the curriculum model Sport education 

● Examine the different roles undertaken by teachers and pupils in a sport education unit

● Explore activities and resources which support teachers to utilise sport education in their PE classes

Digital technology and PE leadership can be used to enhance PE teaching and learning at a whole school level.  In this module you will:

• Consider how technology can be used to enhance physical and cognitive skills development in PE

• Explore a variety of apps and resources to support learning in the PE lesson

• Reflect on the importance of PE leadership and consider practical approaches to support whole school development in PE