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MGLU4203 - Physical Education as a Field of Research

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 6 hours

Course content

The course deals with analysis, discussion and evaluation of literature and theory with relevance to physical education. Students gain insight into research status within relevant subjects. The course addresses different perspectives on movement and bodily learning and deals with topics such as motor development and learning, the learning processes, health perspectives and physical literacy. The course also addresses educational topics and issues related to teaching methods, assessment, professional culture, ethics and relevant documents.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student is expected to

  • have advanced knowledge of educational issues and physical education as a field of research
  • be able to analyze issues in physical education based on the subjects purpose, history, traditions and status in society
  • can apply various theoretical framework to elucidate professional and educational issues in physical education

Skills

The candidate is expected to

  • be able to analyze and critically relate to national and international research and apply this knowledge into professional practice
  • be able to analyze academic issues based on knowledge about the distinctive character of physical education, values and history and use such insight into teaching, research and experimental development
  • be able to critically analyze, reflect and discuss relevant educational issues based on research-based knowledge

General competence

The candidate is expected to

  • be able to debate and communicate about professional issues with a holistic approach to learning and development in physical education
  • be able to contribute to experimental development that promotes academic and educational innovation in school

Learning methods and activities

The teaching methods will vary between lectures, supervision, seminars, self-study and practicals.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory course work according to course description

Further on evaluation

Mandatory work requirements: Up to 5 mandatory work requirements that are assessed approved/not approved. The work requirements can be individual or in groups, in the form of observation, participation in learning activities, written reports or subject texts in written or multimedia form. Mandatory work requirements must be approved before the exam;

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.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  15.0 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: Lecturer(s):

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
2023-12-04

Submission
2023-12-04


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15:00

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Spring UTS 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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