Course Description

The curriculum for Physical Education is built on the National Curriculum for Pre-school Teacher Education, published by the Ministry of Education and Research, April 3rd, 2003.

Physical activity influences most of the developmental aspects of children, and is important for their total development and future health. Current social trends contribute to less physical activity among children, and inactivity in children may lead to future health problems. Day-care centres are therefore a very important arena for influencing physical and sensory-motor development. Varied outdoor activities may also foster positive attitudes to and experience in using the natural environment.

Assessment Methods

Requirements:

Before students are allowed to sit the examination, they must have:

• Participated in at least 80 % of the practice teaching
• Participated in an obligatory group work focussing on the planning and organisation of a physical-activity environment with children
• Participated in an obligatory group project on planning and organising a practical-pedagogical effort associated with the winter course
• Participated in an obligatory 3-day winter course, with snow and skis
• Participated in basic and life-saving first aid teaching

Individual evaluation with grade:

a) Final, individual 3-hour written examination (8 ECTS)

b) Practical organisation of a physical-activity environment with children, with associated report (3,5 ECTS)

c) Practical organisation of a group project during the winter course, with associated report (3,5 ECTS)

A single grade will be recorded on the diploma. The grading scale ranges from A to F, where A is the top grade, and E the lowest passing grade. Each part of the assessment must receive a passing grade in order to receive a final passing grade for the course.

Please refer to the Examination Regulation for Telemark University College for further information.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean