SHN5252 - Primary Physical Education 3

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories of learning.
Evaluate factors affecting learning and their contribution to an effective learning experience.
Demonstrate understanding of the contribution swimming, gymnastics and dance make to primary PE.
Construct short and medium term plans, identifying key factors to promote progressive learning.
Demonstrate understanding and application of assessing progress towards objectives and attainment targets.

Content:

Psychology of Learning Theories of learning, Factors affecting learning:
• Developing confidence and efficacy
• Formation of attitudes, changing attitudes
• Motivation, self-determination theory
• Teaching and learning styles: Mosston’s spectrum Cultural and gender issues in PE
Short and Medium term planning, Factors affecting progressive planning in the focus activities. Management of:
• Time
• Space
• Pupils
• Behaviour
• Progression within and across a series of lessons
Assessing pupil progress, summative and formative methods of assessment.
Recording and reporting
Practical focus:
Swimming
Gymnastics
Dance

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lecture, and practical session, including peer teaching.

Lectures
Contact hours: 10
Intended Group size: 30

Workshops
Contact hours: 10
Intended Group size: 30

Practical
Hours: 20
Intended group size: 30

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Assessment:

001 Planning File 1 x 4000 words equiv (end of semester 1) 100%
002 Practical Pass/Fail (end of semester 1) 0%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Sue Rushton
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5S1