NOTE: This programme has been revised. Students entering from 2022/23 undertake the curriculum detailed below. Students who entered the programme prior to 2022/23 undertake the curriculum detailed here.

The BEd (Hons) (Sports Studies and Physical Education) is a four-year full-time programme leading to the BEd (Hons) Degree (Sports Studies and Physical Education).

During this four-year degree programme, students will study the following:

• The educational theory and practice of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity;
• The educational theory and practice of a specialist subject from a designated range of subjects in Arts;
• The educational theory and practice of Second Level Education
• A specialist subject from a designated range of subjects in Arts.

Note: The BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education Degree has been fully accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland (TCI) as providing appropriate qualifications for teaching of Physical Education and one of the following subjects: English, Irish, French, Mathematics (Mathematical Studies) and History.

Garda Vetting

Students, or applicants in receipt of an offer, on this programme will be subject to Garda Vetting as relevant. Students will be prohibited from engaging in a relevant work placement unless the vetting process has been cleared. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.

Fitness to Practise

This programme is subject to the University's Fitness to Practise Policy - full details may be found here.

WORK PLACEMENT/STUDY PLACEMENT

Three placement modules will be offered between years 2 and 4 of the degree, in two different post-primary school settings. Other field experiences are included in key modules, all outlined in the Book of Modules.

In First Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education) students study prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits.

The BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme has been revised. Students entering from 2022/23 will register on the revised programme outlined below.

Students repeating First Year in 2022/23 will register on the revised programme and may be required to take new modules as prescribed by the participating Schools. Where a student has been granted exemptions due to having passed module(s) in an earlier attempt year, an exemption in any particular module is relevant to the repeat year only where that module is included in the current prescribed programme.

Note for Irish and French students: the Teaching Council require that students must have verifiable residential experience (in France or Gaeltacht). In order to fulfil this requirement, students may opt to register for an additional 5 credit module, ED2319, which is available to students taking this programme. The module is taken in addition to the prescribed programme requirements. Work towards this module can be undertaken in part in Semester 3 of years 1, 2 or 3 but must be completed in full in time for examination at the Summer Examination Board in the Fourth Year of the programme. Students who wish to take this module will register for it in Fourth Year.

Alternatively, students who choose not to register for ED2319 will be expected to provide the Teaching Council with proof of their residency (such as a letter from their landlord/employer) upon application to register as a Newly Qualified teacher.

Programme Requirements

Students take 45 credits as follows:

AN1063, DH1001, ED1308, ED1309, ED1310, ED1314, ED1323, ED1324, ED1325 (5 credits per module)
plus 15 credits in one Arts subject from the following:
English
French - a student will not normally be allowed to select French unless (s)he has attained a pass standard in French in the Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent)
Gaeilge/Irish
History
Mathematical Studies

Programme Requirements for Arts subjects begin here.

The Teaching Council Requirements for each subject can be viewed here.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

No student may register for Second Sports Studies and Physical Education until he/she has passed the First University Examination in Sports Studies and Physical Education. Students who have been admitted to Second Sports Studies and Physical Education must satisfactorily attend the prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits.

Note for Irish and French students: the Teaching Council require that students must have verifiable residential experience (in France or Gaeltacht). In order to fulfill this requirement, students may opt to register for an additional 5 credit module, ED2319, which is available to students taking this programme. The module is taken in addition to the prescribed programme requirements. Work towards this module can be undertaken in part in Semester 3 of years 1, 2 or 3 but must be completed in full in time for examination at the Summer Examination Board in the Fourth Year of the programme. Students who wish to take this module will register for it in Fourth Year.

Alternatively, students who choose not to register for ED2319 will be expected to provide the Teaching Council with proof of their residency (such as a letter from their landlord/employer) upon application to register as a Newly Qualified teacher.

Programme Requirements

Students take 35 credits as follows:

ED2308, ED2322, ED2323, ED2324 (5 credits per module), ED2325 (15 credits per module)
plus 25 credits from their chosen Arts subject continued from First Year.

The Teaching Council Requirements for each subject can be viewed here.

Programme Requirements for Arts subjects are as follows:

English
Students take 25 credits as follows:
EN2003* (10 credits)
plus 5 credits from Semester 1 and 10 credits from Semester 2.

Semester 1
EN2011; EN2012; EN2023; EN2077; EN2080 (5 credits per module).

Semester 2
EN2043; EN2046; EN2071; EN2078; EN2079 (5 credits per module).

Note:

• Students must include in their selection at least one lecture or seminar module from the range of Old English, Middle English and Renaissance modules. (These will be designated with the letters OMR on departmental course lists).
• *EN2003: Students will only have the option of selecting a seminar from those on offer for Semester 1 (registration for seminars is done via the Department of English. Details will be given in the departmental student handbook published at the start of the new academic year).
• Students may substitute one 5 credit module with one module from LL2003, GR2019, GR2034, HS2046.
• Students cannot take modules that are cross-scheduled.

French
Students take 25 credits as follows:
FR2101 (10 credits), FR2202, FR2204 (5 credits per module)
plus 5 credits from the following:
FR2111, FR2306, FR2311, FR2313, FR2406 (5 credits per module)

Note: In addition to the general regulations for passing the year, students must pass FR2101.

Gaeilge
Ní foláir 25 chreidiúint a thógaint mar leanas:
GA2001 (10 creidiúint)
agus trí mhodúl as:
GA2003, GA2012, GA2013, GA2014, GA2016, GA2019, GA2023, GA2024, GA2025, GA2026, GA2027, GA2035, GA2036 (5 chreidiúint an modúl)

History
Students take 25 credits as follows:
HI2110 (5 credits per module)
plus either HI2103 or HI2108
plus 15 credits from:
HI2003, HI2014, HI2017, HI2022, HI2025, HI2036, HI2038, HI2044, HI2045, HI2046, HI2047, HI2048, HI2049, HI2051, HI2103, HI2108 (5 credits per module).

Mathematical Studies
Students take 25 credits as follows:
MS2005, MS2013, MS2015 (5 credits per module)
plus 10 credits from:
MS2014, MS2017, MS2019, MS2020, MS2022 (5 credits per module).

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Only students who have passed the Second University Examination in Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education) and satisfied all other requirements specified will be permitted to register for Third Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education). Such students must attend the prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits.

Note for Irish and French students: the Teaching Council require that students must have verifiable residential experience (in France or Gaeltacht). In order to fulfil this requirement, students may opt to register for an additional 5 credit module, ED2319, which is available to students taking this programme. The module is taken in addition to the prescribed programme requirements. Work towards this module can be undertaken in part in Semester 3 of years 1, 2 or 3 but must be completed in full in time for examination at the Summer Examination Board in the Fourth Year of the programme. Students who wish to take this module will register for it in Fourth Year.

Alternatively, students who choose not to register for ED2319 will be expected to provide the Teaching Council with proof of their residency (such as a letter from their landlord/employer) upon application to register as a Newly Qualified teacher.

Programme Requirements

Students take 40 credits as follows:

ED3304, ED3307, ED3308, ED3327, ED3328 (5 credits per module), ED3329 (15 credits)

plus 20 credits from the chosen Arts subject continued from Second Year. Programme Requirements for Arts subjects begin here.

The Teaching Council Requirements for each subject can be viewed here.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Alternative Pathway for students not proceeding to Fourth Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education)
The Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons) (BSpSt) is an alternative degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module (ED3329 (15 credits)) in Year 3 of the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme, or who decide not to continue with their professional training in the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme. Such students may opt instead to register for the Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons). These students would then progress to fourth year Bachelor of Sport Studies (Hons) where, on successful completion, they would graduate with a Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons).

Note: Students who opt for this Pathway are not eligible for a professional teaching qualification.

Third Year - Bachelor of Sports Studies - for students who decide after second year to change their registration to the Bachelor of Sports Studies (from 2024/25 onwards)

Students take 40 credits as follows:

AP2505, DH2002, ED3304, ED3307, ED3308, ED3323, ED3327, ED3328 (5 credits per module)

plus 20 credits from the chosen Arts subject continued from Second Year.

Third Year - Bachelor of Sports Studies - for students who fail ED3329 and change their registration to the Bachelor of Sports Studies, or who decide during their Third Year not to continue with their professional training in the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme will change their registration to the Bachelor of Sports Studies.

Students take 40 credits as follows:

ED3304, ED3307, ED3308, ED3327, ED3328 (5 credits per module) ED3323 (15 credits)

plus 20 credits from the chosen Arts subject continued from Second Year.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Only students who have passed the Third University Examination in Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education) and satisfied all other requirements specified will be permitted to register for Fourth Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education). Such students must attend the prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits.

Note for Irish and French students: the Teaching Council require that students must have verifiable residential experience (in France or Gaeltacht). In order to fulfill this requirement, students may opt to register for an additional 5 credit module, ED2319, which is available to students taking this programme. The module is taken in addition to the prescribed programme requirements. Work towards this module can be undertaken in part in Semester 3 of years 1, 2 or 3 but must be completed in full in time for examination at the Summer Examination Board in the Fourth Year of the programme. Students who wish to take this module will register for it in Fourth Year.

Alternatively, students who choose not to register for ED2319 will be expected to provide the Teaching Council with proof of their residency (such as a letter from their landlord/employer) upon application to register as a Newly Qualified teacher.

Programme Requirements

Students take 60 credits as follows:

ED4104, ED4105, ED4106, ED4107, ED4325, ED4326 (5 credits per module), ED4315 (10 credits), ED4320 (20 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.
Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Alternative Pathway for students not completing Fourth Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education)
The Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons) (BSpSt) is an alternative degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module ED4320, or who decide not to continue with their professional training in the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme. Such students may opt instead to register for the Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons) (BSpSt), and to complete ED4314 (20 credits) within the restrictions of the three year rule. After successfully completing this module these students will then graduate with a Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons).

Note: Students who opt for this pathway are not eligible for a professional teaching qualification.

Fourth Year - Bachelor of Sports Studies (for students progressing from Third Year - Bachelor of Sports Studies) (from 2025/26 onwards)

Students take 60 credits as follows:
ED4314 (20 credits), ED4315 (10 credits), ED4107, SS3006, SS3009, SS3011 (5 credits per module), SS3104 (10 credits)

Fourth Year - Bachelor of Sports Studies - for students who fail ED4320 in Fourth Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education), or who decide during their Fourth Year not to continue with their professional training in the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme will change their registration to the Bachelor of Sports Studies (from 2025/26 onwards).

Students take 60 credits as follows:

ED4104, ED4105, ED4106, ED4107, ED4325, ED4326 (5 credits per module), ED4314 (20 credits), ED4315 (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

The programme aims to prepare students for their continuous development as critically thinking citizens and professional educators within their Physical Education and chosen Arts specialism subject who:

• Educate and contribute to education while upholding the highest professional values in line with the Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers, demonstrating collegial, innovative, aligned, inclusive, diverse and positive professional skills and practice with evidence-based, research-informed and contextually-driven professional knowledge and understanding;
• Display the UCC graduate attributes as creators, evaluators and communicators of knowledge; independent and creative thinkers; digitally fluent; socially responsible; effective global citizens; and able to recognise and challenge inequality;
• Adopt the UCC graduate values of respect, ambition, compassion, resilience and integrity.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BEd (Hons) (Sports Studies and Physical Education) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to achieve the Graduate Teacher Standards set out in Céim by the Teaching Council of Ireland, while displaying the UCC Graduate Attributes and Values in relation to:

Professional Values

• Demonstrate professional practice with consolidated ethical and professional behaviour standards, aligned to the Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers;
• Demonstrate readiness to embark on a journey of continuous professional development as a newly qualified teacher.
  

Professional Skills and Practice

• Demonstrate classroom management and organisational skills with effectiveness, inclusivity, positivity and flexibility, in line with the context and policies of the school;
• Demonstrate appropriate, diverse and positive communication and relationship-building skills with the whole school community, as well as with the wider community;
• Engage with the complex and unpredictable nature of an educational classroom and setting, through integration and application of knowledge in relation to planning, teaching, learning and assessment;
• Use analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, reflection and evaluation skills in the context of best educational practice towards the improvement of self, students, peers and the wider school community.
  

Professional Knowledge and Understanding

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of curriculum design and implementation, and an in-depth pedagogical content knowledge of the subjects which they teach;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the key principles of planning, teaching, learning, assessment, reflection and evaluation;
• Demonstrate an awareness of relevant and up-to-date educational research and policies, as well as the role of the teacher in the development and sustainability of the profession;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of communication and relationship-building with the different stakeholders of the school community, as well as the wider community.
  

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSpSt (Hons) (Bachelor of Sports Studies) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate discipline knowledge in physical activity and sport that enables graduates to work effectively in diverse contexts;
• Evaluate with critical awareness the role physical activity and sport plays in society and in life-long activity patterns;
• Demonstrate and apply curriculum knowledge and processes as appropriate for sports development;
• Critically engage in contemporary debates on issues relating to physical activity and sport;
• Apply intellectual leadership to progress the area of sport, physical activity and health;
• Engage and participate professionally in their community and take responsibility for their own life-long professional learning;
• Demonstrate a clear competency in numeracy and literacy skills in class and within assignments.