Bachelor's in Physical Education with Mathematics

Physical Education with Mathematics is a Bachelor program taught at Dublin City University, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Years) options.

Physical Education with Mathematics at Dublin City University combines studies in physical activities and education with mathematics. Students study content and skills across areas such as athletics, games, aquatics, dance, and outdoor activities, alongside mathematics topics including calculus, linear algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics.

The course is full-time and NFQ Level 8, with placements included. It is structured across Year 1 to Year 4 with modules covering microteaching and teaching preparation, teaching in PE, professional placement, and school research, alongside teaching and assessment at junior and senior cycle levels.

Modules

• Mathematical Thinking
• Calculus
• Linear Algebra
• Microteaching and Teaching Preparation
• Teaching HRA in PE
• Irish Education History
• Motor Learning and Development
• Applied Studies in Games, Athletics, and Aesthetic Activities
• Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences
• Geometry
• Modelling with Differential Equations

The minimum requirements for admission in Physical Education with Mathematics 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 Mathematics.

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

• Leaving Cert: Minimum of O1 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O4 or H6 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Physical Education.
• GCE A Level: GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GSCE 9/A* in Mathematics and GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE 6/B in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Physical Education.
• FET Level 5: Please visit our Admissions Webpage for application guidance and to review specific FET course requirements, please visit the CAO QQI FET Requirements Look Up Facility.
• Additional Criteria: This programme requires evidence of competency in Mathematics, which would equate to a H4 in Mathematics. This requirement is essential for this programme. Applicants can show their strength in this through formal examinations e.g. school leaving examinations, QQI-FET, access programmes or other third level qualifications. If applicants do not have any relevant examinations, they may be able to meet the requirements through their work and life experience, applicants must give examples of this experience to demonstrate their competency in these areas in their personal statement.
• Advanced Entry: Applicants that have completed at least one year of study at NFQ Level 7 or 8 at another institution may apply to continue their studies on a similar programme at DCU. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
• Teaching council certified qualifications: Teaching council certified qualifications that cover all modules in Year 1 of our programme are a pre-requisite for admission to the second year.
• Mature Applicants: Mature entry is a competitive process. Applicants must demonstrate: a genuine interest in the programme(s) they are applying for; academic experience and competency in their chosen field of study; an ability to engage and succeed on the programme. All applicants must complete a statement of interest to be considered for the mature application route.
• International Applications: No entry path.

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

• Qualified for teaching posts at all second-level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools) and for admission to the Open Register of the Teaching Council.
• Graduates are qualified to teach PE and Mathematics to Leaving Certificate level.
• Possible options include coaching, sports development and further education.
• HSE (biggest employer of DCU FSH’s graduates), followed by Pfizer, and Beaumont Hospital.

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