140 BA Subject Teacher: Physical Education, bachelor

Introduction

The programme covers theoretical and practical sports subjects. The practical subjects cover ball skills, skiing, skating, snow boarding, athletics, climbing and orienteering, as well as outdoor activities, dance and games. In the theoretical subjects motor skills and the relation between physical activity and health, culture and society are studied. In this context physiology, anatomy, training theory, sports history, sports sociology and sports psychology are also studied. Students who have already completed a one-year programme in Sports Studies may apply to join this programme in the second year.

1st year

Subject Didactics (5 ECTS)
Basic Subjects (30 ECTS)
Activity Studies (25 ECTS)
Teaching practice (1 week)

2nd year

Pedagogy (15 ECTS)
Subject Didactics (10 ECTS)
Activity Studies (30 ECTS)
Elective subject (5 ECTS)
Teaching practice (3 + 3 weeks)

3rd year

Pedagogy (15 ECTS)
Subject Didactics (15 ECTS)
Activity Studies (20 ECTS)
Elective subject (10 ECTS)
Teaching practice (4 + 1 week)

Target Group and Admission Requirements

General admission requirements.

Aim of the Programme

The subject teacher in physical education and sports subjects is qualified to teach in primary, secondary and folk high schools. Graduates are also qualified for positions as sports instructors or administrative positions in the public and private sectors.

Further Education opportunities

Successful completion of the programme provides the necessary qualifications for admission to the Master’s degree programme in Physical Education, Sport & Outdoor Life Studies.

Curriculum and structure

Courses

Code	Course title	Credits	O/V *)	Credits pr. semester
				S1(A)	S2(V)	S3(A)	S4(V)	S5(A)	S6(V)
30BASIS	Foundation Subjects	30.00	O	15	15
Total:				17,5	17,5	15,0	15,0	20,0	20,0

*) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

Activity Studies

Code	Course title	Credits	O/V *)	Credits pr. semester
				S1(A)	S2(V)	S3(A)	S4(V)	S5(A)	S6(V)
10DANS	Dance	10.00	O	1,5	1,5	3,5	3,5
15FRILUF	Outdoor Life	15.00	O	1,5	1,5	6	6
45IDRETT	Sports	45.00	O	8	8	4,5	4,5	10	10
Total:				12,5	12,5	15,0	15,0	10,0	10,0

*) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

Please refer to structure of studies.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Project work and teaching practice form two important aspects of the programme. The faculty arranges seminars and theme days which focus on working together with parents, cooperation between schools and sports clubs and associations, and coordination between schools and the local community. There is an emphasis on excursions all year round.

Theory and Practical Training

The national curriculum for Subject Teacher in Physical Education and Sports Subjects, chapter 2.3, section 13 describes the framework, organisation and aims of students’ practical training. The curriculum stipulates that the period of practical training should be of 12-14 weeks’ duration during the course of the 3-year study programme.

The Faculty of Art, Folk Culture and Teacher Education distributes the period of practical training in the following manner:

1st year, 1 week
2nd year, 6 weeks
3rd year, 5 weeks

Assessment Methods

Please refer to the respective courses.

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

Curriculums, startup year 2010-2011