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MGLU5216 - Motor learning and development in physical education

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 3 days

Course content

In this course, the student learns the applicability of various theoretical perspectives on motor development and learning in relation to the practice of physical education, with special focus on the development of broad motor competence in students. Throughout the course, the student will gain experience in planning, implementing, discussing, and evaluating physical education using central concepts and perspectives. The course addresses new perspectives on motor development and learning, and how analysis and reflection based on these approaches are expressed within didactic issues in physical education.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate is expected at the completion of the course to:

  • have in-depth knowledge of innovative teaching and working methods in the physical education profession
  • have in-depth knowledge of new theories and perspectives on motor development and learning that are relevant to physical education
  • have insight into perspectives on individual and environmental factors that limit or enable student activity in physical education

Skills

The candidate is expected at the completion of the course to:

  • be able to analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the discipline and work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving
  • can use relevant methods for research and professional development work independently
  • conduct discussions on relevant topics at a high analytical level, both in writing and orally.

General competence

The candidate is expected at the completed course to:

  • have the competence to read, understand and evaluate new literature published in the field and use this knowledge in the professional practice
  • be able to contribute to development work that promotes academic and educational innovation in the school
  • be able to apply advanced theoretical knowledge based on understanding of the subject's character

Learning methods and activities

Seminars, workshops, work in groups, individual work, lectures, and practical activity in different environments The course requires a great deal of independent work to get familiarized with the selected area.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory activities according to the course description

Further on evaluation

Up to 6 mandatory work requirements. The work requirements can be individual and/or in groups, in the form of participation in learning activities, written reports or texts in written or multimedia forms. Compulsory work requirements must be approved before taking part in the exam, assessed with approved/not approved.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Candidate must have successfully passed Physical Education 1 and completed Physical Education 2 to begin Cycle 2 courses. Passing is understood as the student completing the course and passing the examination. Completed is understood as having all obligatory coursework approved and qualifying the student for the course examination.

Course materials

Reading list will be shared in Blackboard.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Physical Education
  • Teacher Education
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2023-12-11

Submission
2023-12-13


09:00


15:00

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Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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