Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Limerick, Ireland
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
UL's School of Education is the largest post-primary teacher education provider in the state and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Education programs. University of Limerick is also ranked within the top 75 universities in Europe for excellence in teaching and learning.
The B.Sc. in Physical Education is one of the most popular undergraduate programs in the University of Limerick. The program is designed to qualify graduates as teachers of Physical Education along with a second subject in Irish Post-Primary Schools. Graduates of the program are qualified to teach Physical Education and their second subject to Leaving Certificate level. The current second subjects on offer include English, Gaeilge, Geography and Mathematics.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- Foundations of Teaching &Learning in Physical Education
- Pedagogy of Outdoor Adventure Education
- Pedagogy of Invasion Games
- Contemporary Understandings and Thinking on Education
Semester 2
- Introduction to Fundamental Movement Skills
- Physiology & Anatomy and Pedagogy of HRA
- Scientific Perspectives on Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Understanding Young People and How They Learn
- Educational Technologies for Teaching and Learning
Year 2
Semester 3
- Instructional Alignment in Physical Education
- Pedagogy of Dance and Gymnastics (SE/HRA)
- Planning for Learning
- Understanding Classroom Practice
Semester 4
- Pedagogy of Lifetime Physical Activities
- Second subject pedagogy (see electives timetables)
- Preparation for School Placement
Year 3
Semester 5
- Adapted Physical Activity and Physical Education
- Qualitative Biomechanics
- Pedagogy of Athletics and Aquatics
- Curriculum and Policy Studies
- Inclusive Education 1 Contemporary Perspectives
Semester 6
- Sociological Concepts of Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
- Pedagogy of Striking, Fielding, Net Games
- Project 1 (Research Methods)
- Psychology of Movement Development from Infancy to Adolescent
- Inclusive Education 2 Special Educational Needs
Year 4
Semester 7
- Understanding Schools
- Project 2 (Research)
Semester 8
- Youth Sport and Advocacy
- Project 3
- Physical Activity Behaviour, Promotion & Health
- Teacher as Professional
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Careers open to you with a degree in PE include;
- PE teacher in secondary school
- English/Irish/Geography/Maths Teacher in Secondary school
- Third level Lecturer
- Sports Development officer