Physical Education and Leadership MA

<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning<br/><br/>This course is for educators ready to advance their careers in Physical Education and Leadership. It is ideal for teachers, PE specialists and leaders at different levels.<br/><br/>The programme provides a clear, personalised path to help you reach your professional goals. With hands-on learning and reflection, you’ll explore your values and beliefs to enhance your professional practice.<br/><br/>Looking at PE and Leadership from social, political and cultural perspectives, you’ll have a greater understanding of the sector. This will help you to create positive change in your chosen industry.<br/><br/>You’ll also have the chance to conduct research on topics of your choice within Physical Education and Leadership. Areas include teaching psychology, sociology, philosophy, educational politics, social justice and inclusion.<br/><br/>With a focus on student wellbeing and a team of seasoned educators, youll gain key skills essential for success in today’s field of education.<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Our programme is adaptable, student-centred and relevant to your goals. Well help you tailor your assessment topics, ensuring that your Master’s journey is meaningful to you.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join an inclusive learning community led by a research-active faculty with extensive industry connections. You’ll benefit from both academic insight and experience, alongside real-world expertise.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Youll learn about foundational concepts and current issues in the field. This will help you build critical self-awareness and craft your own personal vision as a future leader.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• You will study a range of crucial areas relating to Physical Education and Leadership, including curriculum and pedagogy, leadership, sociology, philosophy and politics.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will have the freedom to explore a topic that interests you personally or professionally on your own.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will work with research-active staff with industry experience , gaining critical insights from those within the field.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong> <br/><br/>MA in Physical Education and Leadership students have gone on to secure excellent career opportunities across the education and sport sector. <br/><br/>Completing the MA Physical Education and Leadership course will elevate your professional profile in education and will take your career development to the next level. The need for evidence-informed practices within Physical Education and school-based Leadership is widely recognised, and our course will place you at the forefront of developments in these fields.