Course content

This course serves as a basis for knowledge in physical education as a general subject as well as the development of competence as a physical education teacher. Through theoretical and practical approaches, the course will focus on the relevance of physical education as a school subject, what promotes pupils' bodily learning, positive self-understanding and joy of movement, teaching in different movement environments, and knowledge about assessment in physical education. In physical education 1-7, play and beginner education are central, whereas physical education 5-10 emphasizes teaching competence in sport and movement activities, outdoor life, play, and dance. Students in LKRO001E will have the opportunity to learn and engage with material for both levels. Further, students will develop their practical didactic competence through planning, implementing and assessing their own and others' teaching practice.

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Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of the relevance and central values of physical education, its distinctive character and legitimation, as well as its connection to other school subjects
• has knowledge of teaching planning and implementation in physical education
• has knowledge of assessment in physical education
• has knowledge of play and movement activities for children
• has knowledge of sports and movement activity, outdoor life, play, dance, and contemporary forms of movement in child and youth culture
• has knowledge of what can promote the joy of movement for pupils

Skills

The student

• ​can explore their own bodily expressions and lead and carry out creative processes where movement experience and reflection are central
• can include the basic skills in teaching on the subject´s premises
• can carry out and assess teaching in physical education based on legislation, current curriculum, and professional ethical guidelines
• can facilitate learning tasks that can promote the joy of movement in play, local environment activity, and varied forms of movement
• can develop and use their own skills and knowledge in varied movement activities such as play, dance, local outdoor life, and sports activities
• can identify hazards and ensure pupils´ safety in different activities and movement environments

General competence

The student

• can discuss the way in which physical education contributes to the pupil's general education
• can communicate with colleagues about physical education
• can work with physical education in an interdisciplinary perspective

Learning methods and activities

This course aims to develop the student`s competence in physical education for children in Primary and Lower Secondary School. It emphasises a playful approach to activities within outdoor education, play and different sport activities. The teaching will be carried out in various environment and areas. The student will learn how to work with physical education in a didactic perspective and how they can develop the subject further. Practical skills together with theoretical knowledge are therefore emphasised. Physical education includes many aspects where the P.E. teacher has to manage how to organise education for both individuals and larger groups with different needs. Discussions and reflections related to physical education in school will be an important part of this course. The students are expected to acquire skills through participation in the practical teaching as well as through independent study outside of the organized teaching, through group work and the digital learning platform. Some of the teaching will be theory, while much of the teaching will be in practical activity with group discussions. Teaching will be at different suitable locations; most will be at campus, as well as in the swimming pool, the forest and other locations. Norwegian and English are the languages of communication.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory work requirements in accordance with the course description

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Student must be in a teacher training program at home institution to be admitted.

Course materials

The reading list will be posted on Blackboard prior to semester start.