Physical Education
“We don’t stop playing because
we grow old. We grow old
because we stop playing.”
Bernard Shaw
Leeds, Bradford, Hull and East Yorkshire Code
Course Information
All secondary trainees receive 2 hours of subject training per week, led by a highly experienced subject leader, who has a strong track-record of outstanding results in schools in the GORSE Academies Trust.
Within weekly training you will learn and refine your subject substantive knowledge and be able to plan and teach lessons to an outstanding level in a range of different settings. We will help you learn to adapt your planning to meet the needs of a range of learners and to ensure that they can enjoy and be inspired by your lessons. Additionally, throughout the course you will have the opportunity to work with expert colleagues from across the trust to develop both your declarative and procedural knowledge in a wide range of sporting activities.
Through undertaking this course, it is our hope that you will pass on your love for physical education to the next generation in order to support them to live a happy, healthy and successful life after their educational journey!
Meet the PE Subject Lead
Abbie Bishell
In an era dominated by sedentary lifestyles, rising obesity levels and technological advancements, the significance of physical education cannot be overstated. Physical Education plays a pivotal role in combating the adverse effects of an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, which can lead to numerous health complications such as obesity, heart disease, and mental health disorders. By engaging in regular physical activity, individuals can maintain healthy body weight, enhance cardiovascular endurance, build muscular strength, and improve flexibility.
Furthermore, physical education serves as a powerful catalyst for cognitive development. Research consistently demonstrates the positive correlation between physical activity and academic performance. Regular exercise has been shown to enhance concentration, memory, and problem-solving skills, all of which contribute to improved learning outcomes. By incorporating physical education into the curriculum, schools provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that nurtures both their minds and bodies. As teachers of physical education, we have a deep passion for both physical activity and also the research that underpins key theoretical sporting concepts. Through studying physical education, students not only have the opportunity to improve both their physical and mental health, but they will also be provided with the relevant knowledge and qualifications to pursue a career in sport and exercise. Physical Education qualifications have the power to open several avenues of opportunity for young people, whether this be within further education or the wider working world.
Beyond the physical and academic benefits, Physical Education offers a wealth of additional advantages. It instils discipline, resilience, and teamwork in individuals, cultivating essential life skills that extend far beyond the confines of the classroom or sports field. Through collaborative efforts and healthy competition, students learn the value of cooperation, respect, and fair play, qualities that are integral to success in various aspects of life, including personal relationships, academic pursuits, and professional endeavours. As a teacher of Physical Education, you will be placed at the forefront of this as you play a role in the holistic development of young people through nurturing the moral, yet competitive values, that drives the sporting world forwards.
Our promise to our trainees is that with GORSE SCITT they will have the opportunity to build upon their love for physical activity, whilst developing their teaching craft throughout your journey to become an accomplished teacher. Our training programme ensures that trainees are kept abreast of the most up to date pedagogies, research and concepts in the world of physical education.
