PE and Biology teaching

JaneH2018

Hi there, I'm just wondering if anybody knows any work arounds or being qualified to teach PE and Biology in a secondary school. There is only one course in DCU in the country offering this course but points are very high and QQI entry is very competitive, only 2 places last year. My daughter is extremely keen to teach both these subjects but is concerned she wont make the points. Does anybody know if it is possible to do a undergrad with Biology such as a science degree and then possibly a masters/post grad in PE or vice versa? Any suggestions would be appreciated. We tried to get the answer from School career guidance but didn't get a full answer.

marialouise

I'm open to correction on this, but my understanding is she will need to fulfil both subject requirements for Biology and PE as well as the teaching requirements (i.e. the PME).

Subject requirements can be found here (p10 and p29 of the pdf): https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/en/publications/ite-professional-accreditation/curricular-subject-requirements-post-primary-from-1-jan-2023.pdf

I imagine the fastest alternative would be to qualify in one area (e.g. PE teacher) and later add biology or vice versa. After a quick google, here are some options for PE teaching. She could indeed start with a science degree and then add a course, but as I said I'm open to correction on all of this!

https://portobelloinstitute.com/courses/?_keywords=Physical%20Education&_gl=1%2Ajdeqha%2A_ga%2ANTIxNjk5NTIxLjE2ODg5ODAzMjc.%2A_ga_XR3H9R8PKH%2AMTY4ODk4MDMyNy4xLjAuMTY4ODk4MDMyNy42MC4wLjA.

solerina

I have met quite a few teachers who teach that combination, most of them are science teaches who also teach PE as they have a sporty background, many principals will let people teach PE if they take sports teams for extra curricular. I’d suggest she do Biology over PE if she cannot get the joint degree.