Project details
The developmental potential of physical education (PE) has been widely lauded in recent years, with much being claimed about the opportunities that it might afford young people. These various claims relate largely to the capacity of PE to enhance learning across the psychomotor, cognitive and affective domains. Whilst such assertions are not unfounded, they are perhaps more firmly supported in certain domains. Indeed, it has been argued that research focusing on the capacity of PE to support pupils’ social and emotional learning (SEL) remains somewhat underdeveloped and that more work is needed on how PE conceptualises and approaches learning and teaching around/through SEL (Hooper et al., 2020).
The purpose of this project therefore is to examine the potential of PE for promoting pupils’ social and emotional learning. Building on the supervisors’ previous work in this area, the aims of this project are threefold. Firstly, it will look to review recent literature relating to SEL in PE and identify key issues and considerations. Secondly, it will employ participatory methods in case study schools to examine the place, purpose and practice of SEL in PE from various participant perspectives (including pupils, PE teachers and senior leadership teams). Finally, drawing on the data generated, it will look to identify implications for and make recommendations around future policy and practice in PE, with potential to contribute to discussions around Quality PE.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours. To learn the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the drop-down below.
Entry requirements for United Kingdom
Students should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 degree in Sport Science, Physical Education, Sport Coaching or a related subject. A relevant Master’s degree will be an advantage. Experience of work within a school/education context and with young people is desirable.
English language requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
How to apply
All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Please quote the advertised reference number: SSEHS/RAS in your application.
To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.
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