Table of contents

Recommended previous knowledge

It is recommended that students are experienced in working with children and movement, physical activity or physical education in kindergarten, school or after-school recreational programmes.

Contents

Theory on motor development and motorically impaired children

Theory on motor function and other areas of development

Theory on observation and testing of motor function

Practical sessions with themes which are repeated from theory

 

Theory related to themes with motor function as the center of rotation:

  • Mastering, motivation, self perception, cognition and school performance
  • Quality development of basic movements - abberations
  • Coordination skills as the foundation for quality in the movement pattern

Practical activities with focus on observation

Practice in using different kinds of testing

Practice in planning for targeted motor quality development

Teaching and learning methods

The course will have two meetings of two days. Teaching consists of theoretical and practical sessions with compulsory attendance.

The workload is estimated to approx. 135 hours.

Examination requirements

Participation in compulsory teaching.

Examinations

Individual three-day take-at- home exam. Grades A-F will be given.

Student evaluation

The course coordinator decides whether a midway evaluation or a final evaluation in the shape of a meeting between the lecturer and two-three student representatives for all theoretical courses will take place, in accordance with the normal agreement of the quality system, article 2.1.1. In some courses there may be a need for a final evaluation instead of a midway evaluation, or possibly both.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
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