Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes.

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

- Didactics and is able to apply and demonstrate how teaching and learning is practiced

- Physical activity and education from a public health perspective

- How basic skills contribute to learning in the subject

Skills

The candidate can:

- Plan, implement and critically evaluate physical education teaching

- Lead learning activities through diverse ways of working with games and activities

- Assess skills and background as a basis for adapted learning

- Assess pupils’ achievement of competency goals and justify assessment

General competence

The candidate can:

- Understand, exercise and develop physical education as a general education subject

- Take responsibility for the continuous development of his/her own professionalism

- Communicate with students, parents and colleagues about issues related to physical education and learning

Course Description

Practical activities:

Work on practical activities is mainly aimed at teaching in primary and lower secondary schools (year levels 1-7). The emphasis is on basic training in a range of sport and movement activities. An introduction to winter outdoor activities will also be given. The semester plan will provide information concerning which practical activities instruction will be given in.

Didactics

• Review of various teaching methods related to physical education
• Practical implementation of teaching methods that are specifically associated with year levels 1-7

Physical activity and health

The target area will provide students with a basic theoretical perspective in relation to understanding the relationship between physical activity and health, and the effects of physical activity. Students will also be able to explain how physical activity and health changes from childhood and into adulthood and how physical activity habits can be established. The course will also help students gain insight into key national documents on physical activity and health.

- Physical activity, health and lifestyle

- Physical activity: children, young people and schools

- National guidelines regarding physical activity and health

- Physical activity and mental health

- Sports injuries

- Diet

- Eating disorders and doping

Teaching and Learning Methods

Student work, teacher-led and student-led lectures. Course assignments, individually and in groups. Relating the subject matter to students’ own experiences will help students to become engaged and motivated to participate and discuss in class or in groups. Sports activities, games and outdoor activities will be presented during the season they naturally belong to. In addition to teaching, students will be given time for self-study and training.

Assessment Methods

Obligatory course requirements: at least 80% active participation in practical activities.

Continuous assessment in practical activities, which counts for 40% of the final grade. The basis of assessment is the student’s own skills, effort and progress, and knowledge.

3-hour written examination in physical activity and health, which counts for 60% of the final grade

All practical activities and assignments must receive a passing grade in order for the student to be awarded a final passing grade in the course.

A final grade will be entered on the diploma, graded from A to F, where A is the highest and E the lowest passing grade. Each part of the assessment must receive a passing mark in order to receive a final passing grade.

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