Learning outcome

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

Knowledge:

The candidate has knowledge of:

- Body images and the identity of the child, and youth culture

- Dance, outdoor activities and current modes of movement activities in relation to children and youth culture

- Children and young people in relation to gender, social background, ethnicity, ability and functioning related to physical education and learning

- The body as a symbol in today’s society with an emphasis on how this is reflected in youth culture

Skills

The candidate can:

- Facilitate and guide learning activities through diverse ways of working in various sports and current modes of movement activities suitable for Years 5-10

General competence

The candidate can:

- Contribute to school development in relation to physical education

- Reflect on physical education as part of Norwegian culture and in a multicultural and international perspective

Course Description

Note: Subject to change pending the release of a new curriculum for subject teacher education in physical education

Practical activities:

Work on practical activities is mainly aimed at teaching in primary and lower secondary schools. 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.

Sports, physical education and society:

Play, sports, dance and outdoor activities are social and cultural phenomena in constant change. This course analyses the relationship between these body cultures and society. Emphasis will be placed on how these phenomena and historical variations develop in relation to social conditions.

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 student’s own skills, efforts and progress, and knowledge constitute the basis for assessment.

The course unit, Sport, Physical Education and Society counts for 60% of the final grade. This grade will be based on portfolio assessment (40%) and an individual oral examination (60%).

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.

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