Course - Introduction to Physical Education and Sport - IDRSA1012
Introduction to Physical Education and Sport
About
About the course
Course content
The course will provide an introduction to physical education and sports subjects, key governmental documents and how the subject is perceived by student groups. Part of the course will deal with becoming a research student, and eventually a research teacher. Central topics that will be discussed are the role of the physical education subject as a learning subject, well-being and dissatisfaction, student requirements and the social responsibility of the physical education subject, such as public health and coping with life. In the course, students must participate in a number of alternative movement activities to create reflection on how activity is experienced.
Learning outcome
Knowledge objectives - The student shall have insight into:
- relevant governmental documents in physical education and sports.
- becoming a research teacher.
- various issues related to becoming a teacher in physical education and sports.
Skill objectives - The student shall be able to:
- discuss various issues related to being a teacher in physical education and sports through the use of scientific texts.
- use own empirical data as a basis in the work of evaluating teaching in physical education and sports subjects.
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of group activities every week.
The students will participate in various alternative movement activities and use empirical evidence to discuss their own experience of skill level, well-being, intensity and learning.
Compulsory assignments
- Practice (alternative movement acitivites)
- Practice exercises
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Geography with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLGEOG)
History with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLHIST)
Language Studies with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLSPRÅK)
Physical Education and Sport with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLKIDR)
Social Science with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLSAM)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IDRSA1009 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2014 |
Subject areas
- Physical Education
- Teacher Education
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Home examination
Submission 2025-12-05 Time Release 09:00
Submission 15:00 Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment