IDR134 Physical education and the joy of movement (Autumn 2020)

Knowledge

On successful completion of the course, the student will:

• possess knowledge of the purpose and distinctive character of the subject physical education
• possess knowledge of teaching planning, implementation and evaluation i physical education
• possess knowledge of play and body movement activities, and what may promote the joy of movement for pupils in grades 1-7
• possess knowledge of the body as a symbol in today's society

Skills

On successful completion of the course, the student will:

• be able to teach how to swim (grades 1-7)
• based on his / her own skills and knowledge, be able to facilitate varied movement activities, play and sports activities appropriate for beginners' education and teaching in physical education
• be able to plan, carry out and evaluate the teaching of physical education according to laws and regulations, current curriculum, and professional ethical guidelines
• be able to identify dangerous situations, assess and maintain the safety of the pupils in various activities and the movement environment indoors and outdoors
• be able to examine and reflect upon his/her own bodily expression and movement experiences

General competence

On successful completion of the course, the student will:

• be able to reflect on how physical education can contribute to the pupils' general sense of decorum
• be able to communicate with pupils and colleagues about physical education
• be able to understand and develop his/her own teacher professionalism in the subject physical education
• be able to understand and reflect upon research articles in physical education

Theoretical topics:

• Professional didactics with focus on public plans, the teacher role, and teaching tools
• Play theory
• The body as a symbol in today's society
• Basic first-aid

Practical topics:

• Introduction and training in a selection of sports and movement activities, e.g. ball, orienteering and dance
• Play in different environments
• Outdoor activities in the local environment
• Swimming (initial learning)

The subject in practice

During the practice period the students will work with didactic planning, implementation and reflection upon the teaching of physical education.

Teaching will be given as lectures, group work, theoretical and practical work. Digital tools are used by both teachers and students where it is natural. Otherwise, student-active work methods are used, such as presentations and teaching each other.

Estimated student workload is approx. 400 hours. Teaching is compulsory. A minimum of 80 per cent attendance is required for the practical teaching. A minimum of 70 per cent attendance is required for other education.

20 days of practice for primary school teacher students is included. Other students will perform a didactic work of similar scope.

Primary and lower secondary school teacher students must have approved:

• Completed teaching students
• Completed first aid course
• Active participation in compulsory teaching

Primary and lower secondary school teacher students must have passed:

• the practice period
• the practice assignment

Course students must have approved:

• Active participation in compulsory teaching
• Completed teaching students
• Completed first aid course

Course students must have passed:

• Didactic work of similar scope as the practice period for the teacher students
• the practice assignment

Course students:

Admission requirements are completed teacher education.