Physical Education 1, One-semester Programme

Study programme code KRØV1-30

ECTS credits 30

Admission requirements

Physical education 1 can be an optional part of the General Teacher Education Programme in the third or fourth year.

The study programme can be included in the Bachelor Programme in Pre-School Education as an optional 30-credit module. The programme can also be post-qualifying education for teachers and pre-school teachers.

General description and profile of the programme

Physical education has its distinctive character in physical activity through different forms of play, dance, sports and outdoor activities.

The study programme has three main objectives:

1. Teaching theory - knowledge and skills in physical education

2. To be a teacher in physical education

3. Co-operation and reflection

The programme is split in four main topics:

1.Children and adolescents, movement and development

2.Sports, dance and outdoor activities

3.Body, training and health

4.Didactics

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes In the light of experience, knowledge and skills in sports, and after having completed the programme the student will:

• be able to plan, organise, carry out, coach and evaluate all-round physical activities for children and adolescents
• have basic knowledge of the importance physical activity and environment may have for the individual child´s development and health

Teaching methods

The five fundamental skills are learnt:

• by organising and conducting activities for each other
• through working with the syllabus
• by measuring and testing physical activity

Instruction will include lectures, theoretical and practical work in groups and project-oriented teaching. Fronter

will be actively used as an instructional IT-tool. Student activity is aspired and some of the instruction is organised in particular courses.

Lectures are optional, all other forms of instruction are mandatory. Active participation is expected in practical lessons. It will appear from the course brochure which lessons are mandatory. This will be handed out at start of the semester.

There will be two weeks supervised practice in primary school for third-year students in the General Teacher Education. Instead of practice the fourth-year students will write a practice-related research assignment (course TLF008) which equivalents to 14 days of work.

There will be two weeks supervised kindergarten practice for students in the Bachelor Programme of Pre-School Education.

School-/kindergarten practice must be passed to have the study programme approved as part of a teacher education: PRA026KRØV (FLU) / PRA006KRØV (ALU).

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Assessment methods Assessment methods are school examination, practical/didactical test and oral examination.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies

The study programme can be post-qualifying education for teachers and pre-school teachers.

Physical Education 1 is a prerequisite for Physical Education 2.

Other information

Parts of the instruction will be given as courses outside the Campus in Kristiansand. Expenses related to this must be covered by the student.

Qualification awarded None. 30 credits.

Contact person Coordinator Kari Christiansen (kari.christiansen@uia.no)