Physical Education 2 (1-7): Professional development as a PE teacher and R&D

The course is based on Physical Education 1. In Physical Education 2, the students will increase their educational competence and develop independent and professional reflection on teaching and learning in physical education. The course includes knowledge and experience of research and experimental development in early learning in physical education. Moreover, physical education is elucidated and discussed in an interdisciplinary context and its application to diversity and differences among pupils in the school. The course also includes knowledge of the body in motion as well as training principles for children.

Knowledge

The student

• has basic knowledge of research in physical education (PE)
• has knowledge of motivation, assessment and documentation of learning in physical education
• has knowledge of physical education and bodily learning in an interdisciplinary perspective
• has knowledge of the concept of "Building" and respect for others in early learning in PE
• has knowledge of movement environments, physical activity, exercise and training principles suitable for students in PE
• has knowledge of the human body in motion, especially related to learning in movement activities

Skills

The student

• can work with physical literacy and work with physical education in interdisciplinary contexts
• can reflect on educational issues and use relevant theory and research to improve teaching in physical education
• can carry out and assess learning in outdoor activities, including overnight trips
• can plan, carry out and assess research and development related to his/her own teacher competence and to teaching in physical education

General competence

The student

• can contribute to innovation in physical education and to school development
• can work with diversity and inequalities in physical education and reflect on the subject's content and role in a multicultural school setting
• can execute professionalism as a physical education teacher

The teaching consists of lectures and practical lessons. Students must work individually and in groups.