On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aims and content of games and athletics taught in the National Curriculum
2 support the effective teaching of pupils; observation, guidance, differentiation, assessment and feedback
3 demonstrate effective lesson planning in order to support learning within games and athletics
4 demonstrate principles of skill acquisition and learning within Physical Education K,
5 analyse theory and relate to practice in the workplace
The Physical Education National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Games and Athletics
The development of knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to children in the 5-16 age range
Teaching methods applicable to the effective delivery of Games and Athletics: teaching points, task setting, observation, demonstration, organization, positioning, positive feedback, safety
Lesson Planning
Differentiation: STEP process, by task, by outcome, by peer assistance, by adult intervention
Monitoring pupil performance and reporting
Lectures are accompanied by practical teaching workshops and seminars.
Lectures / Group discussions / Practicals
Contact hours: 5x5
Individual and/or group tutorial
Contact hours: 1x1 hour
Work-based tasks
Contact hours: 24 hours