6940.22 - Physical Education – Health, Body and Movement l


Course number
6940.22
Title
Physical Education – Health, Body and Movement l
ECTS
15
Prerequisites
None
Purpose
The purpose of the course is for the students with a starting point in a pedagogical and didactic theory and physical education acquire insight in movement and play within the pedagogical field and be able to prepare and adjust an activity. This, to strengthen the ability to move and the movement development for toddlers, children and young people in the immediate environment, in water and in the institution.
Content
Main subjects of the course: • Fundamental knowledge about motor skills and sensory development for children. • Fundamental pedagogical and didactical principals and processes. • Play development. Adjust and develop activities and movement for the toddlers, children, young people and their competencies and development. • The possibility of movement in relation to the space location or place. Where, when, and how. • Swimming lessons (water activities) - Safety and movement in water. Safety, lifesaving and first aid.
Learning and teaching approaches
The lessons are structured lectures, guest lectures, discussions, group an individual assignments, showings, and practicum.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to: • Explain and analyze fundamental movement and movement development. • Explain and analyze concepts within pedagogy and play theories. • Organize and adjust movement activities that strengthen and develop sensory and motor development (gross and fine motor skills) based on didactical and pedagogical principles and processes. • Describe how different rooms (places (fjords, meadows, halls, institutions, playgrounds, outdoor areas etc.)) can be used for movement development and play possibilities. • Reflect, discuss, evaluate pedagogical development processes approaches in physical education.
Assessment method
Written assignment.
Examination
External
Marking scale
7-
Bibliography
The bibliography will be distributed the first day of the course.
Contact
Bára Berghamar Danielsen