The PGCE (M) Secondary programme will get you ready to teach pupils aged 11-16 with post-16 enhancement in secondary schools. You will be teaching pupils as they mature from early adolescence into adulthood. You will learn to guide pupils through GCSE, A level Physical Education and vocational qualifications, including leadership awards in the physical education curriculum. When you're finished, you will enter the workforce ready to teach high quality, inclusive physical education. You will give pupils the skills and confidence to take part in physical activity both in and out of school. Competition for places on the course is tough. You stand the best chance of getting through by having a good honours degree (minimum 2:1) in physical education, sports science or sports studies. Any sports studies degree must include some modules based on the National Curriculum. You will also need grade C GCSE Science, (or an equivalent qualification), and have a working knowledge of the National Curriculum for physical education. You should be able to demonstrate sporting expertise and personal competence in a range of the main activities in the physical education curriculum. You can show this through a portfolio of National Governing Body Awards. You will also need a valid lifesaving qualification prior to embarking on the PGCE programme. This is an interesting, often very demanding but tremendously rewarding age group to work with as pupils mature from early adolescence to adulthood. The course is designed to equip you to teach your main subject (Physical Education) and to make an effective contribution to the work of schools beyond your subject.