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MGLU3115

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

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 30
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

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.

Learning outcome

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

Learning methods and activities

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

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory course work according to course description

Further on evaluation

Compulsory work requirements:

  • 80% compulsory attendance in lessons (see teaching plan)
  • Up to 6 compulsory work requirements

The students can be assessed, required to take part in coursework and required to attend teaching related to interdisciplinary topics.

Compulsory work requirements are assessed as approved/not approved and can be postponed or improved individually. Compulsory work requirements must be approved before the exam. New / postponed exam is conducted in accordance with the current study regulations at NTNU.

Exam:

  • 1. Conduct and document independent R&D work.
  • 2. Individual written exam (6 hours)

If R&D work is not approved, you have opportunity to submit an improved assignment for assessment only once (counted as exam attempt number two). At the third exam attempt, a completely new assignment must be submitted.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes

Course materials

Reading list will be shared in Blackboard.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
LGU13004 30 sp Autumn 2018
LGU14028 30 sp Autumn 2018
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Physical Education
  • Teacher Education

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Grade deviation Letter grades Examination aids Code E Date 2025-11-17 Time 09:00 Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL410 orange sone
3 candidates
FoU thesis
Weighting 0/100 Grade deviation Passed / Not Passed Date Release 2025-12-15
Submission 2025-12-19
Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00
Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Grade deviation Letter grades Examination aids Code E Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.
FoU thesis
Weighting 0/100 Grade deviation Passed / Not Passed Exam system Inspera Assessment