David Woodward

Senior Lecturer in Secondary Physical Education, Subject lead for Secondary Physical Education, PAT lead for IOE

Institute of Education

Secondary and Post Compulsory Education

Contact Details

email: d.woodward@worc.ac.uk
tel: 01905 855533

Dave came to the University of Worcester in 2018, having worked as a Physical Education teacher in Secondary education for over ten years. During his time at school, he held numerous roles, including Director of Sport Specialism, one-to-one tuition coordinator, and subject and professional mentor and gained his NPQML qualification.

Dave is the PGCE secondary subject lead for Physical Education. He also teaches on the undergraduate programme with the School of Sport for the PE and Sports Coaching Modules and the primary PE programme in the Institute of Education. He teaches across pedagogy-based modules, which allows him to use his prior experience to enhance the module content and student learning. He completed his Masters in Education, in which he investigated teachers' experiences of teaching Fundamental Movement Skills in Secondary schools.

Dave is an experienced examiner and moderator for the Edexcel/Pearson GCSE PE course. He is an external examiner at Liverpool Hope University and a fellow of the HEA, hoping to complete his senior fellowship shortly. Dave has extensive coaching experience and qualifications and is committed to continuing his professional development in these areas. Unsurprisingly, Dave enjoys participating in a range of sports in his spare time, particularly running over the Malvern Hills! Teaching was an early passion for Dave, and he now hopes to instil this enthusiasm in students who are about to embark on this profession.

Dave is a published writer who regularly presents his work at internal and external conferences. He loves teaching and learning and seeks opportunities to share and collaborate in his teaching, writing and research. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active and spending time with his family.

Dave is the CPD lead for the Department for Secondary and FES; He is also the school lead for PAT within the Institute of Education.

Qualifications

MA in Education – University of Worcester (2024)
Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE) - University of Worcester (2019)
National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership - NPQML Department for Education (2018)
PGCE in Secondary Physical Education - University of Worcester (2007)
BSc (Hons) in Physical Education and Sports Studies University of Worcester (2006)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Coaching Qualifications

Level 1 Certification in Coaching Rugby Union (RFU)
Level 1 and Level 2 (UEFA B) Certification in Coaching Football (FA)
Level 1 Certification in Coaching Basketball (England Basketball)
Level 1 Award in Coaching Studies (SportsCoachUK)
Level 2 Certification in Coaching Young People and Adult Cricket ( ECB)
Level 1 Certification in Coaching Softball (BaseballSoftballUK)
Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma (Coerver Coaching)
Emergency First Aid and Safeguard trained

Learn Upon Training Completed

Management and Leadership: Courageous conversations
Academic Integrity
UCISA: Information Security Awareness Training
UCISA: Cyber Security Training
Diversity and Inclusion in HE
GDPR
Health and Safety
Turnitin
Safer Recruitment
Introduction to the Prevent Duty as it affects Higher Education
Safeguarding Essentials

Teaching Interests

Secondary Physical Education
Fundamental Movement Skills
Teaching and Learning Pedagogy
Meaningful Physical Education
Initial Teacher Training

Research Interests

Part of the Social Pedagogy Research interest group
Working on a joint project with Jane Sisk on Lego Serious Play - Lego® Serious Play™ as a teaching method for reflective practice and professional development with secondary initial teacher training students
Fundamental Movement Skills in Secondary Education
Initial Teacher Education - Secondary PE

Membership of Professional Bodies

Association for Physical Education (AfPE)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Fellow of Chartered College of Teaching (FCCT)
Football Association Licensed Coaches Club

External Roles

Visiting Moderator for GCSE PE practical performance
Examiner for GCSE PE

External Examiner Experience

External Examiner for Liverpool Hope University Secondary Physical Education Course (2020 -2023
Lead External Examiner for Liverpool Hope University Secondary PGCE course (2024 – 2026)
Previous School governor at a local Primary School (2020 – 2023)

Recent Publications

2023 – 2024

Woodward, D (2024) A Monthly Article Club - Creating Intrigue, Developing Interest and Growing Intelligence. In: University of Worcester Learning and Teaching Conference A Community of Learning 2024, 17 – 18th June 2024, University of Worcester.

Woodward, D (2024) Fundamental movement skills: An exploration of secondary PE teachers’ experiences, In: University of Worcester, Institute of Education Annual Research Conference, 15th May 2024, University of Worcester.

2022 – 2023

Hibbert-Mayne, K , Schafer, T and Woodward, D (2023) Food 4 thought. UW SOURCE: The PGCE Secondary and Post-Compulsory Education Magazine, 1 (2). pp. 20-21.

Ross, C, Hibbert-Mayne, K and Woodward, D (2023) Health Education: Informed Choices About Health, Physical Activity and Sleep. In: Developing Quality PSHE in Secondary Schools and Colleges. Secondary Classroom Practice . Bloomsbury, London, pp. 63-72.

2021 – 2022

Hibbert-Mayne, K, Ross, C and Woodward, D (2022) Played in England, Made around the world - exploring the origins of Badminton. Elephant Times, 24.

Woodward, D, Oldaker, T, Lofthouse, K and Beardsmore, J (2022) Learning about Meaningful physical education: how to get started. PE Matters. ISSN 1751-0988

Hibbert-Mayne, K , Ross, C and Woodward, D (2022) Played in England, made around the world: the origins of Badminton through the Commonwealth. #UWPGSEC The PGCE Secondary Education Magazine, 1 (1). pp. 8-9.

Ross, C and Woodward, D (2022) 'Opening up the world'.........Taking advantage of blended learning opportunities and developing digital literacy for ITTE students. In: University of Worcester Learning and Teaching Conference 2022, 8-9th June 2022, University of Worcester.

2020 – 2021

Woodward, D , Earley, L., Gunn, B. and Smallwood, E. (2020) What makes great physical education teaching? Application of evidence-based research to the training experience of ITE students. Physical Education Matters, 15 (3). pp. 77-79. ISSN 1751-0988

Ross, C and Woodward, D (2021) Using MS Teams to facilitate engagement, belonging and esteem. In: Worcester Learning and Teaching Conference 2021, 9 - 10 June 2021, University of Worcester (ONLINE).

2019 – 2020

Woodward, D (2020) The A to Z of Management of Behaviour within Physical Education. Physical Education Matters, 15 (1). pp. 24-26. ISSN 1751-0988

2018 – 2019

Woodward, D (2019) Conscious Competence as a New Teacher Educator. In: 10th TEAN Conference - Celebrating the inspiration of the professional teacher educator, 9th - 10th May 2019, Conference Aston, Birmingham.