5B044E - Inclusive Physical Education and School Sport 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 5B044E
Module Title: Inclusive Physical Education and School Sport
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Stuart Jarvis
Module Team: Tony Wallis, Chris Emsley
First Intended Intake: SEP 2032 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100083 - event management
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Aug 2032

Module Aims

  • Analyse and apply inclusive pedagogical approaches to promote equity in PE and health education. 

  • Evaluate mental health and wellbeing frameworks to design learner-centred interventions. 

  • Develop confidence in planning and delivering inclusive PE lessons incorporating assessment for learning principles. 

Content Summary

Are you ready to take your understanding of inclusive education to the next level? This module builds on foundational knowledge to develop advanced skills in planning, delivering, and evaluating inclusive Physical Education (PE) and health-focused lessons. You’ll explore strategies for promoting equity, mental health, and wellbeing in diverse school settings, while critically reflecting on pedagogical decisions to ensure best practice. 

Through seminars, practical workshops, and challenge-based learning, you’ll design an Inclusive PE Scheme of Work supported by formative tasks that scaffold your learning journey. Distinctive features include micro-teaching, digital resource creation, and peer feedback. You’ll also engage with contemporary issues such as cultural competence, SEND adaptations, and cross-curricular health promotion, ensuring your approach is inclusive and evidence-based. 

This module prepares you for real-world professional practice by embedding graduate attributes such as leadership, communication, and digital fluency. By the end, you’ll have the confidence and competence to create innovative, inclusive PE experiences that inspire lifelong physical activity and wellbeing—key skills for careers in education, sport development, and health promotion. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Guided Study 150
Practical Classes and Workshops 40
Seminar 14
Problem/Challenge-based Learning 16
Formative Assessment 20
Summative Assessment 60
Total Hours Selected 300

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Analyse inclusive pedagogical approaches and apply strategies to promote equity in PE and health education.
LO2 Evaluate mental health and wellbeing frameworks to design learner-centred interventions in school settings.
LO3 Plan and deliver inclusive PE lessons incorporating assessment for learning principles and cross-curricular links.
LO4 Critically reflect on teaching strategies and adapt practice based on evidence and feedback.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Written Work Practical written work 0 4000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Practical Written Work

Reading List

Week 1: Inclusive PE Practice 

Essential: Fitzgerald, H. (2018) Inclusive Physical Education. Routledge. 

Supplementary: Smith & Green (2016) Inclusive PE: Research Perspectives. 

Week 2: Mental Health Frameworks 

Essential: Davis, S.T. et al. (2024) Relational Practice: New Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools. Routledge. 

Supplementary: Public Health England (2021) Promoting Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing. 

Week 3: Behaviour Management 

Essential: McIntyre, T. (2023) Behaviour Management in Physical Education. Human Kinetics. 

Supplementary: Ofsted (2022) Behaviour and Discipline in Schools: Advice for Headteachers and School Staff. 

Week 4: Planning Inclusive Lessons 

Essential: Harris, J. and Cale, L. (2018) Promoting Active Lifestyles in Schools. Human Kinetics. 

Supplementary: Department for Education (2020) PE and Sport Premium for Primary Schools: Guidance. 

Week 5: Health Focused Lesson Design and Cross-Curricular Links 

Essential : Harris, J. and Cale, L. (2018) Promoting Active Lifestyles in Schools. Human Kinetics. 

Supplementary: Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum Framework: Health Education and Physical Education (Connecticut State Department of Education, 2022). 

Week 6: Inclusive Practice in Diverse Educational Settings 

Essential: Fitzgerald, H. (2018) Inclusive Physical Education. Routledge. 

Supplementary: Dwivedi, S. (2021) Inclusive Education: Challenges and Opportunities in Diverse Classrooms.