Developing Physical Education in the Upper Primary and Early Secondary Years (P02262)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P02262

This course will focus on developing teacher's knowledge and understanding of the upper primary and early secondary 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 across the primary secondary transition. 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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate a critical awareness of the key principles underpinning lifelong learning in physical education, with particular reference to the 9-14 age range.

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

- Extend their understanding and skills of assessment in aspects of physical education in the 9-14 age range

- Enhance their capacity to support, work collaboratively with and influence professional colleagues within the 9-14 school context, including the transitional period across the primary/secondary transition

- Apply contemporary theories of learning and teaching in physical education through the planning, delivery and critical evaluation of a developmentally appropriate 9-14 physical education programme

- Practise in ways that show a clear awareness of their own and others' professional roles and responsibilities

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 upper primary and early secondary school. They will also plan, deliver and critically evaluate a developmentally appropriate programme which has involved collaboration with colleagues in the school and/or cluster setting.