6B038E - Innovative Teaching in Physical Education 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 6B038E
Module Title: Innovative Teaching in Physical Education
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 2026 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: -1
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100083 - event management
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 0
Valid From 01 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Aug 2032

Module Aims

Critically examine contemporary issues and strategic innovations in PE, health, and wellbeing. 

• Develop competence in designing and evaluating creative, technology-enhanced interventions   using action research. 

• Foster professional autonomy and leadership through reflective practice and innovation-driven solutions for wellbeing promotion. 

Content Summary

This module advances your expertise in Physical Education (PE), health, and wellbeing by focusing on strategic innovation and research-informed practice. Building on foundational and inclusive principles from Levels 4 and 5, you will critically explore contemporary challenges and emerging trends, applying creative and technology-enhanced solutions to real-world contexts. Through action research and digital integration, you will design, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote equity, mental health, and lifelong physical activity. Weekly activities combine seminars, workshops, and innovation labs to foster autonomy and professional decision-making. By engaging with policy frameworks, leadership principles, and global best practices, you will develop the ability to integrate evidence-based strategies with innovative tools and methods. This module prepares you for leadership roles and advanced professional practice by equipping you with the skills to critically appraise interventions, communicate findings effectively, and drive positive change in diverse educational and community settings. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

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

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically evaluate and apply policy frameworks and leadership theories to design and implement strategic and initiative wellbeing initiatives in PE and health contexts
LO2 Design and justify inclusive technology-enhanced evidence-based PE and wellbeing interventions that address equity, diversity, and participation barriers.
LO3 Conduct and present an action research project demonstrating autonomy, ethical leadership, and advanced digital literacy for evaluating wellbeing initiatives.
LO4 Critically appraise the impact of PE and wellbeing interventions using appropriate evaluation frameworks and communicate findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio The portfolio explicitly requires evidence of innovation and technology-enhanced strategies, ensuring students demonstrate creativity, digital fluency, and research-informed decision-making. Online submission. 0 4000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Portfolio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Reading List

Week 1: Professional Identity and Policy Reform 

Essential: Armour, K. (2014). Sport Pedagogy: An Introduction for Teaching and Coaching. Routledge. 

Supplementary: Sun Yu (2024). Improvement of physical education teachers' curriculum leadership under the new curriculum standard. Frontiers in Sport Research. 

Week 2: Equity, Diversity, and Anti-Oppressive Practice 

Essential: Penney, D. (2013). Equality, Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education and Sport Education. Routledge. 

Supplementary: Arora & Wolbring (2022). Kinesiology, Physical Activity, Physical Education, and Sports through an Equity/Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Lens: A Scoping Review. Sports Journal. 

Week 3: Managing Challenging Behaviour and Supporting Complex Needs 

Essential: McMahon, L., & Dinan-Thompson, M. (2011). Teaching Physical Education for Learning. Pearson. 

Supplementary: Portaa & Hudson (2025). Initial teacher education for pre-service teachers on behaviour management. Cogent Education. 

Week 4: Reflective Practice and Action Research 

Essential: Kemmis, S., McTaggart, R., & Nixon, R. (2014). The Action Research Planner. Springer. 

Supplementary: Kaloudis et al. (2025). Fostering Reflective Thinking in Physical Education Teachers: An Action Research Study Promoting Paralympic Values and Inclusive Practices. Education Sciences. 

Week 5: Data-Informed Practice and Whole-School Wellbeing Initiatives 

Essential: Bailey, R., & Armour, K. (2001). Sport, Physical Education and Social Inclusion. Routledge. 

Supplementary: Department for Education (2025). Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools and colleges. GOV.UK Guidance. 

Supplementary: Casey, A., Goodyear, V., & Armour, K. (2017). Digital Technologies and Learning in Physical Education: Pedagogical Cases. Routledge. 

Week 6: Mentoring, Leadership, and Curriculum Design 

Essential: Bush, T. (2011). Theories of Educational Leadership and Management. Sage. 

Supplementary: Lynch, T. (2024). Physical Education and Wellbeing: Global and Holistic Approaches to Child Health and Academic Learning. Springer. 

Supplementary: Kirk, D., & Haerens, L. (2022). Innovation and Technology in Physical Education: Global Perspectives. Routledge.