Å-KR130 Physical education 1

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.

The scope of the learning outcome formulations indicates that, during the course of their studies in 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 and specification of theme:

  Physical education 1 (30 credits) has the following content and theme:

- Theoretical subjects:

Disciplinary didactics Physical education, Practice (see practice plan), Motor skills and play.

- Practical subjects:

Activity theory 1: Motor skills, Play, Sports, Dance, Swimming and Outdoor life.

Excursion ca 1000 kr

Learning Outcome

Knowledge: The student

• has knowledge of the distinctive character of the subject of physical education
• has the academic and didactic knowledge to make considered judgements relating to teaching and learning in physical education
• has knowledge on play, sports, swimming, dance, outdoor life and contemporary movement forms in young people's lives
• has knowledge of theories about physical and motor development, the significance of gender, social background, ethnicity, ability and functional level relating to physical education and physical learning
• has knowledge of how physical education can contribute to the development of basic skills: oral expression, reading, written expression, arithmetic and how it is natural to include these on the basis of the subject's distinctive character
• has knowledge on motor skill learning and the significance of this in development and skills learning

Skills:

The student

• is able to plan, implement and critically assess physical education teaching
• is able to exercise academic and didactic judgement related to teaching and learning physical education
• can facilitate and head learning work through varied work methods in play, sports, swimming, outdoor life and contemporary movement forms that are relevant
• is able to identify risks and ensure safety in different activities and movement environments
• can perform life-saving first aid, swim and perform life-saving in water

 

General competence:

The student

• is able to communicate with different partners about issues relating to physical education and physical learning
• is able to understand, exercise and develop his or her own professionalism as a physical education teacher

Entry requirements

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Recommended previous knowledge

None

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 1,000).

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 student must demonstrate progression (applies to assessment part 1, 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 on all trips (applies to assessment part 4).

Assessment

Project, one written and two practical exams

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