Course content

The course addresses key topics related to didactics in physical education, with regard to different groups of students such as beginners and students with different learning needs. Furthermore, the course focuses on applying practical skills that have been developed throughout the physical education subject. The aim of the course is to promote understanding of and critical reflection of the learning of beginning students and different learners through practical opportunities. Key topics will be early childhood education, differentiated instruction and assessment of both pupils' learning and reflective teaching practices.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

• has advanced knowledge in physical education and physical education didactics
• has in-depth knowledge of progression in teaching, and how the teaching can be adapted to different pupils' prerequisites and needs
• has in-depth knowledge of initial education
• has in-depth knowledge of progression in teaching and pupils' learning

Skills

The student

• can apply the principle of the learning-oriented assessment of the physical education subject at an advanced level and thus contribute to the pupils learning to reflect on their own learning and development
• can analyze academic issues based on knowledge of the physical education subject's distinctive character, values and history and use such insight into teaching, research and development work
• can plan and carry out teaching in the physical education subject that promotes the pupil's scientific way of thinking

General competence

The student

• can systematically plan, evaluate and revise learning programs with the physical education subject as a basis

Learning methods and activities

The course may use a variety of learning modalities such as seminars, lectures, group work, individual work, and practical activities both on-campus and off-campus to achieve the learning objectives of the course. The course requires a great deal of independent and group work (with fellow students, instructors, and/or external partners) to be successful.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignments according to the course description

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Passed 30 ECTS from courses at master's level in physical education in the fourth year of primary and lower secondary teacher education at NTNU, or equivalent.

Required previous knowledge

The 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. Completing is understood as having all compulsory assessments approved and qualifying for examination.

Course materials

The final reading list will be published on Canvas prior at semester start.