Course - Physical Education as a Field of Research - MGLU4203
Physical Education as a Field of Research
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About the course
Course content
The course aims to provide students with the ability to discuss, analyze, and apply research literature and theories relevant to physical education. Students will gain insight into the research status within relevant subjects areas. The course addresses various perspectives on the body and movement, including topics related to bodily learning and health. Furthermore, the course covers educational themes and issues related to teaching methods, digital tools, professional culture, ethics and relevant governing documents.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has advanced knowledge of relevant research and theory in physical education as a research field
- has in-depth knowledge of how digital technology can be used as a pedagogical tool in physical education.
Skills
The candidate:
- can assess digital expressions and resources critically and use them in education in ways that strengthen and develop the didactics of physical education.
- can analyze and critically relate to national and international research and apply this knowledge in professional practice.
- can analyze professional issues based on knowledge of the unique characteristics, values, and history of the physical education subject and use such insights in teaching, research, and development work
General competence
The candidate:
- can at an advanced level debate and communicate about professional issues related to professional practice and has professional digital competence
- can systematically plan, evaluate, and revise teaching and learning programs based on the subject of physical education.
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.
Exam:
6 hour home exam
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
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.
Subject areas
- Physical Education
- Teacher Education