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 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
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