General Information
The B.Sc. in Physical Education is one of the most
popular undergraduate programmes in the University
of Limerick.The programme is designed to qualify
graduates as teachers of Physical Education and another
subject in Second Level Schools. Graduates of the
programme are equipped to teach Physical Education
and one from a range of option subjects to Leaving
Certificate.These subjects include, English, Gaeilge,
Geography, Mathematics and Chemistry.
Course Structure
The central focus of this course is on teacher
education and students are educated to teach Physical
Education, specialist options, and educational studies in
contemporary society.The placement of students in
schools for blocks of teaching practice is viewed as an
essential part of the students’ professional
development.
Physical Education
The physical education course involves the academic
study of human movement from the perspectives of
science and the humanities.The students’ practical
experiences involve engagement in a range of
competitive, aesthetic, adventure, aquatic and health
related activities, in order to illuminate and enhance
teaching effectiveness.
Education
Students will undertake courses which will enable them
to assess the effectiveness of their own teaching and
contribute to the critical evaluation of prevailing and
innovative educational practices.
SPECIALIST OPTIONS
Chemistry
The first two years contain courses in Biology,
Chemistry and Physics.Years 3 and 4 comprise courses
in Chemistry only.On completion of the course
students are qualified to teach Junior Certificate
Science (or its equivalent) and Leaving Certificate
Chemistry in second level schools.
English
The four year programme in English offers a balanced
and comprehensive view of selected writers and
movements in the field of English, Irish and American
literature and drama.Teaching is carried out through
lectures, seminars, practical workshops and tutorials.
Students are expected to take an active, constructive
role in the development of courses and the
management of their learning.Time is allowed for
individual and group projects.
Gaeilge
Sa chúrsa Gaeilge, déantar staidéar ar theanga agus ar
litríocht na Nua Ghaeilge agus ar bhéaloideas na
hÉireann. Leagtar béim faoi leith ar chabhrú le mic léinn
a gcumas Gaeilge a fhorbairt agus a thabhairt chun
cruinnis, agus chuige sin moltar do mhic léinn na
Gaeilge freastal ar chúrsaí a eagrófar dóibh sa
Ghaeltacht i rith na laethanta saoire. Déantar obair an
chúrsa céime seo trí mhéan na Gaeilge.
Geography
The four year programme provides a contemporary
synthesis of third level Geography, so that graduates are
fully prepared to teach the subject up to and including
honours Leaving Certificate level.The programme aims
to ensure that graduates are aware of the rich variety
of opportunities offered by Geography to the teacher.
Mathematics
The mathematics elective is a four year programme of
study in mathematics and mathematics education.The
programme is designed to develop students’
competence in mathematics to the requisite level.
Subject Pedagogics
Students take courses in Subject Pedagogics in relation
to their specialist options in which they consider the
philosophy and practice of teaching these specialist
options in the context of their teaching practice
programme.
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PY4054
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Applied Studies in Outdoor
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PY4022
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Physiology and Anatomy
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Adventure Education
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PY4032
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Applied Studies in Games/Gym
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PY4031
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Foundations of Teaching and Learning
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SS4102
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Psychological Foundations of Sport
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Physical Education
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and Exercise
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PY4041
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Applied Studies in Health Related
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EN4012
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How Young People Learn
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Activity/Aquatics
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Elective Option
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EN4031
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Becoming a Teacher: Identity
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Elective Option
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and Communication
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Elective Option
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Elective Option
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PY4038
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Qualitative Biomechanics
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PY4011
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Physical Education
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PY4043
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Applied Studies in Athletics/Aquatics
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Curriculum and Assessment
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PY4063
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Applied Studies in Dance/Gym
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PY4064
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Teaching and Learning for
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EN4003
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The Planning and Management of
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Individuals in Physical Education
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Classroom Learning
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EY4034
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Subject Pedagogics 1
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Elective Option
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TP4004
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Teaching Practice
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Elective Option
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EN4004
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Introduction to Reflective Practice
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PY4045
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Applied Studies in Dance/Games
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SS4103
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Psych. of Movement Development
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PY4055
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Sociological Concepts of Teaching and
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from Infancy and Adolescence
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Learning in Physical Education
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PY4026
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Youth Sport and Policy
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PY4065
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Integrated and Inclusive Physical Education
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EJ4106
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Project 1
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EN4005
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Education and Society in Ireland
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EN4006
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Curriculum Studies
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Elective Option
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EY4036
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Subject Pedagogics 2
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Elective Option
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Elective Option
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TP4007
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Teaching Practice 2
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PY4053
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Philosophy and Aesthetics in
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EN4007
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Studying School Organisation
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Physical Education
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EJ4107
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Project 2
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PY4048
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Pedagogy, Exercise and Children’s
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Health
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PY4058
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Applied Studies in Athletics/Outdoor
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Adventure Education
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EN4008
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Teachers as Professionals
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Elective Option
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Elective Option
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Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an
approved equivalent) with at least Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects and Grade D3 in four Ordinary
or Higher Level subjects (including Mathematics, Irish or another language and English).
It is desirable that the candidate wishing to take a specific elective subject within this Degree should hold
at least a Higher Grade C3, or an approved equivalent, in the relevant Leaving Certificate subject.
Career Prospects
The B.Sc. in Physical Education is designed to qualify graduates as teachers of Physical Education in Second
Level Schools. Graduates of the programme are equipped to teach a range of option subjects to Leaving
Certificate and these include, English, Gaeilge, Geography, Mathematics and Chemistry.
