Beth Nicholson

I loved being a part of the Sport and Exercise Science cohort at Marjon, after a not so positive experience at a different University for my first year, I can honestly say I was welcomed in with open arms and felt at ease straight away. The knowledge and hands on experience I gained throughout the degree is something that I would not have received anywhere else. The small class sizes and community feel meant that I always felt supported and seen by my lecturers and fellow students. 

Once I finished my degree I started my PGCE in secondary school PE teaching. The practical element of my degree prepared me with the ability to manage and work collaboratively with groups of people with the same goal. The theory side of the degree prepared me with good time management, organisation and provided me with the understanding ready to transfer into student lessons. I had two placements one at Kingsbridge Community College and the other at Plymouth High School for girls, and I completed my PGCE with QTS in June 2025. 

I have worked as a PE curriculum support supervisor since September at Teign school and I am still actively seeking a long term PE teaching job in the South West. As I have made Plymouth my home since moving here from the far North East!