Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Physical Education

Flinders University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00114A

This is a recognised initial pre-service teacher postgraduate degree to become eligible to apply for Teacher Registration in South Australia as secondary school physical education teachers. It is intended for applicants who have completed a major sequence (equivalent to at least six undergraduate topics) in Physical Education.Students will be provided with the background and skills necessary to enter the secondary teaching profession with confidence and competence.

Structure

Students complete thirteen core (compulsory) topics and three option topics chosen from a range of curriculum studies option topics available and aimed at providing students with the knowledge of curriculum studies and theories of education and undertake professional experience to bring together theory and practice in school settings with a focus in Physical Education.Students will undertake professional experience placements as part of the course. For more information visit https://students.flinders.edu.au/my-course/placements/compliance/education.

Standard entry requirements

  • Applicants must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification
  • And must have completed six topics that enable them to teach Year 12 in a minimum of one subject specialisation
  • And must have also completed four topics that enable them to teach Year 10 in a second subject specialisation
  • And must normally have achieved a Flinders equivalent grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 or above for consideration. One of these specialisations must be Physical Education.To teach to Year 10 - four undergraduate semester topics in the teaching area are needed (no more than two topics at first-year level). Specialisations normally offered are
  • Drama, English, General Science (two second year topics in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Earth Sciences are required), Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages (restricted to Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian, German and Modern Greek), Physical Education, TESOL, Visual ArtsTo teach to Year 12 - six undergraduate semester topics in the teaching area are needed (no more than two topics at first-year level and no fewer than two topics at third year level). Specialisations normally offered are
  • Business Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages (restricted to Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian, German and Modern Greek), Nutrition, Physical Education, Psychology, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences), TESOL, Tourism, Visual ArtsApplicants who meet the above requirements will be ranked on the basis of their GPA and selection will be on this basis to fill places available.Applicants who hold a qualification making them eligible for teacher registration in the same teaching level (Secondary) will not be considered.Additional Requirements:Applicants must complete the Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS) used to demonstrate suitability for study and work in the teaching profession. Further information on the TCS can be found here https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/teaching-capabilities-statement.

Recognition

Graduates will be able to apply for teacher registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Applicants are advised to check registration requirements as they are subject to change. Graduates looking for employment in other parts of Australia and overseas may be required to meet additional conditions.

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