BEd Secondary PE

We look forward to welcoming you to Plymouth Marjon University for your interview and hope that you will gain much from the experience. The interview is important for both you and for us, as it is important that we see if you are suitable for the course you have applied for, but equally that you find out if this is the place where you want to study. 

During your interview you will have the opportunity to:

• Take a tour around the University
• find out more about the course and meet tutors and other trainees
• teach a short practical activity

There are a number of different components to the interview process which will provide us with a full picture of your ability and skills. We want you to present yourself in the best light and we aim to make you feel comfortable and welcome. Please read the information provided in the email and on the website carefully so you come well-prepared. As this is a professional course, please present yourself appropriately for interview.

 

The Interview

The interview provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and be deemed suitable to be trained to teach. Interviews will be either individual or grouped with other applicants. All applicants will be interviewed by staff who work within the Secondary Teacher Education Partnership.  Questions will explore your communication skills, subject knowledge, awareness of teaching and learning and commitment to equal opportunities. 

Criteria for Assessment

1. Appropriate qualities, attitudes, ethics and values
2. Subject knowledge and understanding
3. Intellectual and academic capabilities
4. Suitability for the course

These criteria will be applied through all aspects of the selection process including your personal statement, references, formal interview and how your present yourself on the day.

We will be making judgments on your capability to meet the Teachers’ Standards over the course of the 3-year degree programme. In addition, we have the responsibility to ensure that you have the health and physical capacity to train to teach as set out in the Education (Health Standards) (England) Regulations 2003 and the Fit to Teach assessment. 

Your interview process will ensure that you have the intellectual and academic capabilities to train to teach.

Preparation for Interview

In order to prepare for the interview, all applicants for BEd Secondary Physical Education are asked to:

1. Choose and book the interview date you can attend
2. Access /read the National Curriculum for Physical Education available here 
3. Complete the Subject Knowledge Assessment 
4. Complete the Education Assessment

The two assessment documents are available at the bottom of this page. You should complete, scan and email these to interviews@marjon.ac.uk at least 7 days before your interview date. 

Sometimes interview dates are available with less than 7 days to go - if you book onto a date that is within 7 days, please return completed assessments and other documents no later than 48 hours before your interview.

Practical activity

Candidates will be given a 10-minute practical activity to teach to a small group of students in the sports hall. The task will be provided on the day.

 

Dress code

You are applying for a professional programme and should, therefore, dress appropriately. 

You will also need the appropriate sports kit, including footwear, (trainers) to teach and participate in a sports hall.

Candidates will also be given adequate time to change from sports kit into formal wear after the practical element of the interview day. 

 

Interview schedule 

*Please note that this schedule may change depending on group/attendee numbers

Time	Activity
9.00am- 9.15am	Arrival at Marin Reception- met by Student Ambassadors refreshments and registration
9.15am-9.45am	Introduction to the Secondary BEd Physical Education programme
9.45am-10.00am	Campus Tour
10.00am-12.00pm	Practical teaching
12.00pm-12.45pm	Lunch
12.45pm-4.00pm	Individual/ group interviews