MA Sport Pedagogy and Physical Education

Program Overview

The MA Sport Pedagogy and Physical Education is a part-time program designed for professionals working or aspiring to work in sports and physical education. It covers key elements of pedagogy, coaching, and leadership, preparing students for careers as physical education teachers, sports coaches, and other related roles. Students benefit from hands-on experiences through practical assessments and utilize world-class sports facilities on campus. The program fosters a supportive learning community with access to expert lecturers and specialized resources.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MA Sport Pedagogy and Physical Education is a part-time program designed to support the career progression of practitioners working in, or planning to work in, sport and physical education. It specifically caters to individuals entering PE professions, working within sports-related organizations, or anticipating doing so. The course aims to provide students with the ability to build their learning around their current professional responsibilities. It is designed to accommodate individuals who have completed or anticipate completing a PGCE master's credit in physical education.

Outline:

The program includes a variety of modules covering key elements of pedagogy, coaching, and leadership in physical education.

• Leadership and Management in Sport and Physical Education: This module critically explores effective leadership and management models, practices, and strategies, focusing on their application within subject leader, level 3 coach, or equivalent professional roles.
• Managing Health Strategies in Sport and Physical Education: The module evaluates the place of health agendas within sports and physical education contexts.
• Advanced Pedagogy: It delves into the pedagogical models of physical education, facilitating understanding and implementation within a physical education setting.
• Policy Implementation and Management of Change: This module explores the processes of policy making and implementation, considering the complexities of sport and education policy processes and understanding political and institutional prioritization of particular ideologies.
• Mentoring and Coaching in Sport and Physical Education: It examines the similarities and differences in the roles of teacher, coach, and mentor, critically examining the demands these roles face in different working contexts and organizational structures.
• Research Methods in Sport and Education Contexts: The module critically explores the relationship between methodological, theoretical, and philosophical perspectives in research.
It further considers the relationship between theoretical perspective and research tool selection, the problematisation of research questions, and the principles of research design.
• The Research Dissertation: This module culminates previous learning and forms the major element of independent inquiry on the program.
It requires students to reflect on and utilize the knowledge base, context, and application of taught modules and placement experiences. It encourages students to generate and explore their own "problem" assisted by tutor supervision.

Assessment:

The program employs a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Essays
• Examinations
• Portfolios
• Practical assessments
• Lab reports
• Oral presentations
These methods provide a diverse approach to assessment, allowing students to develop a wide range of transferable skills. Each module is assessed throughout the course, offering cumulative assessment of student progress.

Teaching:

Teaching is delivered by a team of principal lecturers who ensure innovation, enthusiasm, and expertise combine to deliver high-quality standards. Students join a community of students and lecturers working in partnership to ensure that the learning experience reflects best practice and embraces new technologies. Each module is delivered differently, but the majority of time is spent working in small groups with tutor support in seminars or workshops.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in sport and physical education, including:

• Physical Education Teacher
• Sports Coach
• Sports Manager
• Sports Development Officer
• Health and Fitness Instructor
• Sports Therapist

Other:

• The program highlights the University of Chichester's commitment to a friendly and close-knit student community.
• Students have access to a range of world-class sports facilities, including:
• Tudor Hale Centre for Sport
• Sports Hall
• Specialist Outdoor Sports Pitches
• FA Women's High-Performance Football Centre
• Fitness Suite
• Sports Dome
• Sports Injury Clinic
• Learning Resource Centre
• Library
• The program emphasizes the importance of subject-specific librarians who provide assistance with finding materials for essays, seminars, and projects.