LU2-KRO230 Physical education 2, 5-10

Contents and structure

The characteristics of physical education lie in physical activity in various forms of games, dance, sport and outdoor life.

The subject is intended to make an important contribution to supporting a culture of movement and to the further development of the students' interest in physical activity for their own pleasure and health. The aim is to stimulate students into long-lasting activity habits.

Physical education will especially qualify students to be good teachers for the pupils' development, so that the subject becomes a positive experience for all and is adapted to the needs and circumstances of the individual.

The plans for the Sports-Physical Education annual programme are within the framework drawn up by the National Academic Council for Sports and Physical Education for studies in this field; the Sports-Physical Education programmes 1 and 2 can thus together constitute the first year of a bachelor's degree in sports-physical education. The programme Sports-Physical Education 1 gives teaching competence in physical education in primary and lower secondary school. The full annual programme also gives teaching competence in physical education in upper secondary school.

The subject in the course of education:

The subject of physical education in teacher training is intended to qualify for teaching physical education in primary and lower secondary schools.

Teaching of the subject will be research-based and professionally-oriented. This is based on physical education as a broad educational subject and will be linked to the practice field. Physical education is intended to give students the solid educational and didactic competence to work from the current curriculum, but also to develop the subject in the future so as to maintain from a better basis the human physical dimensions.

Students will acquire knowledge and experience of various movement environments and cultures. The subject is intended to give students the basis for developing their teaching competence individually and together with others and for promoting physical activity and pleasure in movement. It will strengthen the students' general education and professional identity with respect for different cultures and values, including the Sami.

Presentation of the subject:

The subject can be based on and be a continuation of the content of Sports-Physical education 1 with emphasis on in-depth studies of a selection of movement activities and work methods. The history and legitimacy of the subject is covered in detail, along with the work of seeing physical education in an interdisciplinary context in school. The subject includes knowledge and experience of research and development work relating to physical education. Through work with Sports-Physical education 2, the students should develop independent reflection and evaluation of their own teaching.

The scope of the learning outcome formulations indicates that, during the course of their studies in Sports-Physical education, students will receive teaching in various subject courses. What holds these together and creates continuity is the physical education didactics and methods in the various subject courses. Where this is natural in the didactic and methodical nexus, themes such as basic skills, adapted teaching, international conditions and cultural diversity will be an integral part of the teaching and related to the practice field.

Academic content:

Sports-Physical education 2 (30 credits) has the following content and theme:

Theoretical subjects:

Physical education didactics, Practice (see practice plan), Body-Training and Body Culture Society.

Practical subjects:

Activity theory 2: Sports, Dance and Outdoor life.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

The student

• has knowledge of the development and legitimacy of physical education
• has knowledge of the evaluation and documentation of learning in the light of the special characteristics of physical education
• has knowledge of research and development work in connection with physical education
• has knowledge on training, training principles and training direction appropriate for various age groups in years 5 - 10.
• has knowledge of the body in motion, especially in terms of learning bodily and sporting skills

Skills:

The student

• can develop his/her own knowledge and skills in play, sports, dance, outdoor life and contemporary forms of movement with regard to teaching physical education
• can evaluate movement environments, activity and exercise suitable for the different age groups that are found in years 5 - 10
• be able to evaluate didactic issues and use relevant theory and research with a view to improving the teaching and learning of physical education
• can conduct research and development work related to own teaching competence in physical education
• is able to extend his or her own repertoire of activities and working methods for physical education teaching

General competence:

The student

• be able to work in an interdisciplinary manner with physical education as a starting point
• be able to contribute creativity and innovation to physical education
• be able to reflect on physical education as part of Norwegian and Sami culture and from a multi-cultural and international perspective

Entry requirements

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Recommended previous knowledge

LU2-KRO130

Teaching methods

In physical education, a great deal of time will be used in working on physical activities. Various forms of work will be used, depending on what is best suited to what is being taught. This applies to work on both theoretical and practical subjects.

Lectures

Problem-based learning in groups or individually

Practical work on activities in different environments

Teacher- and student-controlled tasks in the course of study

The students will work on various practical, methodical tasks during the course of study

Guidance individually or in groups

ICT will be used to convey information to students and for communication between students and employees. ICT will be brought into subjects where it is natural to do so.

Open-air trips: Great emphasis will be placed on gaining experience of various nature types in different seasons. Students must cover the costs of food, travel and accommodation themselves (approximately NOK 2,500).

Compulsory learning activities

Subject course = theoretical and practical parts of the subject, such as didactics, body, culture and society, handball, swimming, skating

1. Approved on the basis of skills and effort in the various subject courses. Skills will be assessed on the basis of the student's circumstances. The students will demonstrate progression (applies to assessment part 3 and 4).

2. Practice relating to the course of study must be approved (applies to assessment part 4).

3. All work requirements that are relevant to the subject must be satisfied. This might for example be related to less work during the course of the year. Information about this may be found in the semester plan or specific document. Such work is mandatory and must be completed by set deadlines. Work must satisfy the formal and academic requirements stipulated in the guidelines (applies to assessment part 1, 2 and 4).

4. 100% participation in all trips (applies to assessment part 4).

Assessment

2 written exams and 2 practical exams

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