course-details-portlet

MGLU5216

Theories and perspectives on learning in physical education

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

In this course, the student learns the applicability of theoretical perspectives on learning of movements in physical education, with special focus on developing of broad motor competence in pupils. Throughout the course, the student will gain experience in planning, implementing, discussing, and evaluating physical education using central concepts and perspectives. The course addresses new perspectives on motor development and learning, and how analysis and reflection based on these approaches are expressed within didactic issues in physical education.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate is expected at the completion of the course to:

  • have in-depth knowledge of progression in teaching and students learning in physical education
  • have in-depth knowledge of theories and perspectives on learning relevant to physical education
  • have insight into perspectives on individual and environmental factors that limit or enable student activity in physical education

Skills

The candidate is expected at the completion of the course to:

  • be able to apply research-based knowledge, analyze theories and interpretations within the subject area to explore new problem areas
  • be able to analyze and relate critically to national and international research and apply this knowledge in professional practice
  • conduct discussions on relevant topics at a high analytical level, both in writing and orally.

General competence

The candidate is expected at the completed course to:

  • be able to contribute to development work that promotes academic and educational innovation in the school
  • can systematically plan, evaluate and revise learning plans based on physical education
  • have competence to read, understand and evaluate new literature that is published in the field and use this knowledge in professional practice

Learning methods and activities

Seminars, workshops, work in groups, individual work, lectures, and practical activity in different environments. The course requires a great deal of independent work to get familiarized with the selected area.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory activities according to the course description

Further on evaluation

Up to 5 mandatory work requirements. The work requirements can be individual and/or in groups, in the form of participation in learning activities, written reports or texts in written or multimedia forms. Compulsory work requirements must be approved before taking part in the exam, assessed with approved/not approved.

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.

Subject areas

  • Physical Education
  • Teacher Education

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-12-12
Submission 2025-12-12
Time Release 09:00
Submission 15:00
Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment