Mrs Cathy Gower

Cathy joined Brunel University in 1997 after teaching Physical Education in two local secondary schools and is one of the Physical Education subject tutors in the School of Sport and Education. She ran the PGCert Secondary Education (Physical Education) course for twelve years whilst also leading several modules on the undergraduate BSc Secondary Education and Physical Education with QTS course. Cathy then acted as Deputy Head of School with responsibility for Teaching and Learning for two years before recently returning to a role as a year leader on our undergraduate Physical Education degree programme. She continues to lead several modules on this course, whilst also lecturing on the PGCert Secondary Education programme.  

Research Interests

Innovative approaches to pedagogy in Initial Teacher Education.

Using narrative research and video analysis techniques to support professional learning.

Research Group

Publications

Journal Papers

(2007) Gower, C. and Chappell, A., Exciting times? The evolving role of initial teacher education in continuing professional development, Physical Education Matters 2 (2) : 19- 22

(2004) Gower, C. and Capel, S., Newly qualified physical education teachers' experiences of developing subject knowledge prior to, during and after a Postgraduate Certificate in Education course, Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy 9 (2) : 165- 183 Download publication

Conference Papers

(2013) Gower, CP., Using narratives and video footage as a pedagogical approach in initial teacher education and professional learning, PEITTE conference

(2007) Gower, CP., Evolving approaches to physical education (PE) initial teacher education (ITE) and continuing professional development (CPD), PEITT conference

(2007) Gower, CP., Evolving approaches to physical education (PE) initial teacher education (ITE) and continuing professional development (CPD), AfPE conference

(2002) Gower, CP., New concepts in the education and development of physical education teachers, 7th International Sport Sciences Congress

(2001) Gower, CP., The physical education curriculum in England - A critical review of policy and practice professional development and career opportunities for PE teachers in England,

Book Chapters

(2010) Gower, CP., Planning in physical education. In: Capel, S. and Whitehead, M. eds. Learning to teach physical education in the secondary school. London : Routledge 24- 45

(2006) Gower, C. and Breckon, P., Long term planning in physical education. In: Capel, S., Breckon, P. and O'Neill, J. eds. Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary School: A practical guide. London : Routledge 40- 49

(2006) Gower, C. and Breckon, P., Medium and short term planning in physical education. In: Capel, S., Breckon, P. and O'Neill, J. eds. Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary School: A practical guide. London : Routledge 50- 72