Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION | ||||||||||
Course Unit Code | SPE303iv | ||||||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | PED100,PED200,SPE302iv | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||||
Recommended optional program components | Constantinides, P. (2009). Teaching Physical Education at Pre-primary Level. Nicosia. Kantzilaris. | ||||||||||
Course Contents | - Children’s development at pre-primary level. Methods of examining body development in pre-primary level children. The significance of physical activity in obesity prevention and in children’s development in all three domains of learning (cognitive, social/emotional, and psychomotor). Special considerations in children’s development at this age. - Effective organization and management of the class. Planning and application of different methods of organization and management of the class. - Improvement in effective teaching. Components of effective teaching. Time management considerations. Practical applications. - Teaching fundamental movement and sports skills. Methods of teaching fundamental movement and sports skills. Analysis of fundamental movement and sports skills. - Scientific research in Physical Education and sports. Types of scientific research. Methods of applying scientific research in Physical Education and sports. | ||||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The structure of the class consists of a combination of lectures, class work, workshops and class discussions, to provide the students with the theoretical background and to give them the opportunity to practice effective teaching components. In addition, videotaped classes are observed for critical thinking and discussion. Students are encouraged to bring in class their personal experiences for discussion and exchange of ideas. Methods of teaching are analyzed and students get the opportunity to practice them, through mini lesson plan preparation and presentation, in order to take their first steps in teaching physical education, gaining practical experience. | ||||||||||
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Language of instruction | Greek | ||||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |