Course content

Subject 1 physical education 5-10 must together with subject 2 qualify for teaching physical education from grades 5-10 in primary school. Subject 1 is based on physical education as a general education subject. Through theoretical and practical approaches, the course will focus on the relevance of physical education as a school subject, what promotes physical learning, positive self-understanding, health and joy of movement teaching in various movement environments, as well as knowledge about assessment in physical education. Physical education 5-10 emphasizes teaching competence in sports and movement activities, outdoor life, play and dance as well as up-to-date forms of movement in children's and youth culture.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

Candidate

• 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 (proficiency in course 2)
• has knowledge of sports and movement activities, outdoor life, play, dance and contemporary forms of movement in children's and youth culture
• has knowledge of the prerequisites for learning on the basis of the growth and development of the pupil in grades 5-10

SKILLS

Candidate

• can plan and carry out teaching in physical education based on legislation, current curriculum and professional ethical guidelines
• can explore their own bodily expressions and lead and carry out creative processes where movement experience and reflection are central
• can identify hazards and ensure pupils' safety in different activities and movement environments
• can facilitate swimming lessons at level 5-10 and perform life-saving first aid as well as lifesaving in water
• can include the basic skills in teaching on the subject's premises

GENERAL COMPETENCE

• can discuss the way in which physical education contributes to the pupil'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 topics in the curriculum

Learning methods and activities

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

Compulsory assignments

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Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

As an admission requirement for the study program, see the study plan.

Study law requirements:

The course is reserved for students with the right to study at the primary school teacher education.

Course materials

The reading list will be published on Canvas before the semester begins.

Credit reductions