Program Overview

Physical Education with Mathematics

Course Details

• CAO Code: DC206
• Course Type: Undergraduate
• NFQ Level: 8
• Placement: Yes
• Delivery Modes: Full-Time
• Minimum Points: 508
• Duration: 4 years

Overview

This course offers a unique blend of academic subjects, taught in a way that emphasizes learning through practical experiences. During the course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the content, theory, and skills of different physical activities (such as athletics, games, aquatics, dance, and outdoor activities), maths and education. You’ll also improve your communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

Careers & Further Options

• Education
• Sports Development

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Cert: Minimum of O1 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O4 or H6 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science
• GCE A Level: GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C Mathematics and GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science
• FET Level 5: Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Mathematical Thinking
• Calculus
• Linear Algebra
• Microteaching and Teaching Preparation
• Teaching HRA in PE
• Irish Education History
• Motor Learning and Development
• Applied Studies in Games, Athletics, and Aesthetic Activities

Year 2

• Microteaching and Teaching Preparation
• Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences
• Geometry
• Modelling with Differential Equations
• Calculus of Several Variables
• Probability, Descriptive, and Inferential Statistics
• Applied Studies in Aquatics, Adventure Activities, and Aesthetic Activities
• Physical Activity Psychology

Year 3

• Applied Studies in Games
• Inclusion and Adaptation in PE and Physical Activity
• Programme Decisions, Policy, & Curriculum Models in PE
• Teaching and Assessing JC Maths
• Professional Placement
• Philosophical Perspectives on Education
• Access, Disadvantage, Equality in Education
• Discrete Maths
• Analysis

Year 4

• Teaching and Assessing Senior Cycle Mathematics
• Abstract Algebra
• Teaching in Online and Blended Environments
• Adventure Activities
• Health and Fitness
• School Research
• Curriculum Development and Evaluation
• Applied Studies in Teaching and Learning PE and Maths
• Professional Placement

Fees and Funding

• Full time: Student Contribution €3,043 per annum, EU Status Fee €7,295 per annum, Non EU Fee €16,400 per annum

How To Apply

• Applicants presenting EU school leaving examinations (EU, EFTA & UK): Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May
• Applicants presenting examinations from outside the EU: No entry path
• Mature Applicants: All mature applicants apply through the CAO by 1st February
• Advanced Entry: Applications are made via the CAO Advanced Entry route which opens from the 5th of November until 1st July

Life On Campus

• DCU has three academic campuses; Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s and All Hallows (both in Drumcondra), all close to Dublin City centre.
• Each campus has a library (O’Reilly, Cregan and Woodlock Hall), study spaces, restaurants, and on-campus residencies.
• There are sports facilities on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s, and there is a dedicated sports campus, St Claire’s, located near Glasnevin on the Ballymun Road.

FAQs

• Is DCU all one campus? DCU is a multi campus university - the Glasnevin, St Patrick's and All Hallows campuses.
• If I'm studying on the St Patrick's campus, can I use the library and sports centre on the Glasnevin campus? Yes, all facilities such as sports and accommodation are open for all DCU students to avail of.
• Are there libraries in DCU and if they have wifi and work stations? We have a brand new state of the art four floor library on our St. Patrick's Campus which complements the existing library on the Glasnevin campus. There is free wifi, work stations as well as desktop computers.
• Does DCU provide accommodation? DCU does have on-campus accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and you can find out more and apply via the Accommodation Office webpage.