Physical education (PE) is important to the long-term the physical, social, emotional and intellectual health of our children. The Physical Education with Mathematics degree involves three strands of study—PE, Mathematics and Education Studies—all of which will be put into working context in your extensive school placement.
The PE element of the course pairs psychological, biomechanical and sociological theory, with practical instruction on how PE is taught through games, aquatics, gymnastics, dance, athletics and outdoor adventure education.
In the Mathematics modules you’ll study maths for the physical sciences, linear maths, calculus, differential equations, numerical methods and abstract algebra. You’ll also learn how best to teach maths to second level students.
Education Studies integrates educational theory and practice through ‘coaching rather than teaching’, which involves group work, reflective diaries, online reporting and reflection, case studies and other problem-based learning approaches.
Graduates will be qualified to teach general science to Junior Certificate level, and PE and Mathematics to Leaving Certificate level.
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Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with Mathematics (Hons)
