Developing Physical Education in The Early Years (P02261)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P02261

This course will focus on developing teacher's knowledge and understanding of the preschool and early primary physical education curriculum. The course will be set within a lifelong developmental framework and will consider traditional physical activities and contemporary initiatives within the respective age groupings. The course will also consider teachers' pedagogy and
support skills, paying particular attention to developmentally appropriate practices.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
10/05/2008	09:00	:

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate a critical awareness of the key principles underpinning lifelong learning in physical education, with particular reference to the 3-8 age range.

- Develop a detailed and critical understanding of traditional and contemporary developments within physical education in the pre-school and early years of primary schooling.

- Extend their understanding and skills of developmentally appropriate practices in delivering the 3-8 physical education curriculum

- Enhance their capacity to support, work collaboratively with and influence professional colleagues within the 3-8 school context

- Apply contemporary theories of learning and teaching in physical education through the planning, delivery and critical evaluation of a developmentally appropriate 3-8 physical education programme

- Demonstrate some originality in dealing with professional issues in the primary school context

Assessment Information

This course will be assessed by a 4000 word or equivalent assignment. The assignment will require course members to discuss and evaluate the role of contemporary physical education curricula within the specific age group and also to plan, deliver and critically evaluate a developmentally appropriate programme within their school.