Professional and short courses
Level 4 in Supporting Pupils Wellbeing Through Physical Education
Learn how to incorporate mental health and wellbeing support into the curriculum you teach, on this nationally recognised course accredited by Leadership Skills Foundation.
/prod01/yorksjacuk/media/content-assets/safe-images/1600-x-1000/PHYSICAL-EDUCATION-9.jpg)
Physical education can be a key component in the emotional wellbeing of pupils. This course will equip you with the tools and practical knowledge you need to support your students' emotional wellbeing through physical education. On completion of this course you will be able to recognise challenges to pupils' wellbeing, and advocate for the role of physical education in promoting emotional wellbeing.
Online
- Course leader – Dr Simon Kumar
- Duration – 30 hours: 10 hours of taught study time and 20 hours of independent learning time
-
Dates and times
Please get in touch using the form below to enquire about future dates.
Course Fees
£300 per person
Course information
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for primary and secondary school teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) involved in the teaching of physical education.
To express an interest in this course, please fill in the form below with your details and we will be in touch soon.
What will I learn?
This course is split into the following 4 units:
- Unit 1 - gain an understanding of how physical education can impact the emotional and social wellbeing of school pupils.
- Unit 2 - learn to implement an emotional and social wellbeing-based approach to physical education.
- Unit 3 - learn to empower school pupils to take care of their own emotional and social wellbeing.
- Unit 4 - learn to use physical education to influence the whole school to promote pupils' personal development through their key stages of education.
How will I learn?
The qualification is delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and supported by the YSJLearn Moodle platform. This allows for assessments and feedback to be delivered digitally.
How will my employer benefit?
Your ability to promote mental and social wellbeing will benefit the whole school and its pupils.
Course leader biographies
Dr Simon Kumar
Dr Simon Kumar is a lecturer and course lead on the Education Studies BA (Hons) and Education SEN and Mental Health BA (Hons) degrees. Simon has been a lecturer at York St John University since 2015, lecturing in Physical Education and Youth Sport, and more recently as a lecturer in Children, Young People and Education. He is also an experienced Leadership Skills Foundation Tutor and Centre Manager.
Simon has a varied background which includes serving in the British Armed Forces and working in areas such as the fitness industry, disability sports development, and for the English Cricket Board as a coach developer. He is also a qualified primary teacher with experience of physical education teaching and school consultancy.
How to apply
To apply or find out more about this course, please email the Business Development Office at business@yorksj.ac.uk or get in touch using our enquiry form.
Leadership Skills Foundation courses
You can also study for the Leadership Skills Foundation Level 5 certificate and Level 6 award at York St John University. Find out more on the course pages.
Enquire now
Boost skills, knowledge and confidence with a professional or short course from York St John University. We offer professional learning and development opportunities for teams and individuals, from single sessions to longer courses.
To express an interest in this course, please fill in the form below with your details and we will be in touch soon.
