IDR139 Motor development and learning (Autumn 2026)

On successful completion of the course, the student will

• have basic knowledge of children and young people's motor development
• be able to describe different theoretical perspectives on children and young people's motor development
• have knowledge of variation in motor development and how to facilitate physical activity for children and young people with different needs
• have knowledge of selected observation methods and motor tests
• be able to carry out play and sports activities with children and/or young people in different environments
• have knowledge of the Norwegian Sports Confederation's guidelines for children's sport based on children's motor development
• be able to explain the importance of movement play for children's holistic development

In this course, the student learns about children and young people's motor development and learning. The student develops basic knowledge related to the implementation of play and sports activities with children and/or young people in different environments. Facilitation of physical activity and play for children with different skill levels and needs will be addressed.

• Children and young people's motor development
• Variation in motor development, as well as facilitation of physical activity in children and young people with different skill levels and needs
• Definitions, concepts and theoretical perspectives on motor skills
• Observation and testing of motor function
• Activities in different environments
• Sports activities for children and young people
• Practical work with children and/or young people in motion

The teaching will be given in the form of lectures, group work, as well as practical teaching in play and sports activities in different environments.

Discipline students also have a compulsory practical group assignment with a final oral presentation.

For lecturer students, ten days of practical training in schools are included.

All practical training is compulsory.

See further description in Canvas.

Expected student workload for the course is approximately 270 hours.

• Approved active participation in compulsory teaching
• Approved practice for lecturer students
• Approved practical group assignment with oral presentation for the discipline students

See further description in Canvas.

4-hour individual written exam under supervision.

Assessment expression: Graded grade.