Physical Education PE4B Perspectives (U03915)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-4-PEP

Students elect to continue to study one of the elements studied in PE3B (aesthetics, science or sociocultural).

The 20-credit course offers students an opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding in key areas of disciplinary enquiry, as these might be applicable to contexts of a teacher’s professional action. In order to encourage linkage between such forms of enquiry, the strands of curriculum, physical activities, pupils, teaching and learning, will constitute shared points of focus. A selected number of theoretical perspectives will make a contribution to the wider appreciation of how student teachers prepare for teaching and learning and the factors that can influence decision-making in schools. The aesthetics perspective of the PE4B Perspectives centres on the study of the aesthetic significance of physical activities within different models of physical education. It also explores the ways in which an understanding of alternative activities, aesthetic theories and concepts could enhance professional practice and facilitate pupils engagement, active participation and life long learning. The science perspective will offer students a chance to explore in more depth the body of knowledge pertaining to one of the following: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Skill Acquisition or Sports Psychology. Students will examine the conceptual and empirical bases upon which the scientific content is founded to evaluate the assumptions that are inherent in applying principles to practice. The sociocultural perspective examines discourses in Physical Education and critically considers the implications of them for the professional practices of specialist teachers of Physical Education. This provides students with the opportunity to examine sociological, psychological and socio-psychological perspectives on people and society and their implications for sport and physical education.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of Physical Education Perspectives 1,2 and 3

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate critically the development of curriculum models in physical education.
Review the relationships that exist between the factors that influence teaching and learning within the context of Scottish Physical Education
Appreciate the meanings participants attach to their involvement in physical education.
Analyse pupil movement capacities through a number of diagnostic approaches.
Explore the ways in which a knowledge and understanding of perspectives in physical education can inform professional practice.

Assessment Information

Formative assessment: Students will be required to produce work as part of formative assessment procedures. These would allow:
a) a student subject focus,
b) checks to be made on student progress with basic ideas / theory
c) the students to become more confident in explaining and developing these for teaching purposes.

Summative assessment. Students will be required to undertake 2 separate assessments.:

a) 2000 word assignment

b) 2 hr examination

The mark for the PE4B course will be arrived at by averaging the marks from the 2 assessments.

If either of these marks is below 30, the course grade will automatically be recorded as a 'fail' irrespective of the 2nd mark.
If one, and only one, mark lies within the range from 30 - 39, then it may be compensated by a higher pass mark from the 2nd assessment and the grade corresponding to the mean mark awarded.