Bachelor's in Physical Education with Biology

Physical Education with Biology is a Bachelor program taught at Dublin City University, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Four Years) options.

Physical Education with Biology at Dublin City University is a BSc that combines physical education and teaching with biology and science. Students study content, theory, and skills across physical activities such as athletics, games, aquatics, dance, and outdoor activities, alongside biology, science, and education. The course also includes professional preparation for teaching and developing communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

The course uses multiple learning and teaching methods, including face-to-face and online lectures, small group work, independent work, practical classes, professional placement, and research. Students complete comprehensive professional school placement in both third and fourth year. The programme structure includes modules across applied studies in physical activities, core sciences such as biochemistry, physiology, chemistry, microbiology and genetics, and education-focused modules including microteaching and teaching preparation.

Graduates are qualified for teaching posts at all second-level schools, with qualification to teach PE and Biology up to Leaving Cert level, and Science to Junior Certificate level. The programme also prepares students for other options such as coaching, sports development, and further education.

Modules

• Applied Studies in Athletics, Games, and Aesthetic Activities
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Teaching HRA in PE
• Motor Learning and Development
• Microteaching and Teaching Preparation
• Irish Education History
• Practical Biology
• Applied Study in Games
• Microteaching and School Placement
• Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences
• Chemistry

The minimum requirements for admission in Physical Education with Biology at Dublin City University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Dublin City University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Dublin City University as pre-requiste for admission in Physical Education with Biology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply.

• Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O4 or H6 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science
• GCE A Level: D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE 6/B Mathematics and D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE 6/B in one of Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science
• Additional Criteria: This programme requires evidence of competency in Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science, which would equate to a O4/H6 in these subject areas. This requirement is essential for this programme.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/school-health-and-human-performance/physical-education-biology

• Qualified for teaching posts at all second-level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools)
• Admission to the Open Register of the Teaching Council
• Qualified to teach general science to Junior Certificate level and PE and Biology to Leaving Certificate level
• Other options such as coaching, sports development and further education

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