Kroppsøving 1 (1-7) topic 1: Physical Education as a General Education Subject

Subject 1 physical education 1-7 must, together with subject 2, qualify for teaching in physical education from grades 1-7 in primary school. Subject 1 is based on physical education as a general education subject. Through theoretical and practical approaches, the subject will focus on the relevance of physical education as a school subject, what promotes pupils' physical learning, positive self-understanding and enjoyment of movement, teaching in different movement environments, as well as knowledge about assessment in physical education. In physical education 1-7, play and beginner training are central.

KNOWLEDGE

Candidates

• has knowledge of the physical education subject's relevance and central values, uniqueness and legitimisation, as well as connections to other school subjects.
• has knowledge of teaching, planning, and implementation in physical education.
• has knowledge of assessment in physical education (skills in subject 2).
• has knowledge of play and movement activities in children's development.
• has knowledge of prerequisites for learning based on the growth and development of the student at stages 1-7.

SKILLS

Candidates

• can plan and carry out teaching in physical education based on legislation, the current curriculum, and professional ethical guidelines.
• can explore own bodily expressions and lead and carry out creative processes where movement experience and reflection are central.
• can identify dangers and ensure the pupils' safety in various activities and movement environments.
• can facilitate swimming training at levels 1-7 and perform life-saving first aid and lifesaving in water.
• can include the basic skills in teaching on the premises of the subject.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

Candidates

• can discuss how physical education contributes to the student's general education.
• can communicate with pupils, parents, and colleagues about physical education.
• can work with physical education in an interdisciplinary perspective, including the three interdisciplinary themes in the curriculum.

The program contains varied forms of learning with a lot of practical work in different learning environments. Students must work individually and in groups.