Physical education 1
30.0 ECTS creditsInstruction is in the form of lectures, group work, literature seminars, a take-home exam, and hands-on demonstrations of methods used for physical, sports, and exercise activities. Theory and practice are integrated throughout.
Module 1 Introduction to sports, health and outdoor activities, 7.5 ECTS cr
The sports phenomenon is introduced from a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary perspective.The history and development of sports are studied both in general and in relation to the subject Physical Education in particular. Different theories on health are treated and related to teaching content. The research process is studied and related to the subject Physical Education. The theory and practice of outdoor activities are included. Practical components integrate the physiological and psycho-social effects of outdoor activities.
Module 2 Learning and leadership, 15 ECTS cr
The focus is on different leadership theories and their relevance to Physical Education. The coaching concept is defined and clarified from national and international perspectives. Young people's motor skills development is studied. The content of the Physical Education syllabus is problematised and related to gender, ethnicity, and special needs. Different forms of dance, gym apparatus, swimming, track and field, skiing, orienteering, play and ball games are practised and related to educational goals. The course includes winter activities off campus. Instruction on different swim strokes and water life saving is included from a safety perspective, with a focus on the theory and practice of beach, boat, and ice behaviour and how to teach it.
Module 3 Anatomy and physiology, 7.5 ECTS cr
The module includes theoretical as well as practical components. The functions and anatomy of the human body are studied and related to Physical Education activities. The course also treats basic nutrition and sports medicine with a focus on sports injuries.
Module 1 Introduction to sports, health and outdoor activities, 7.5 ECTS cr
The sports phenomenon is introduced from a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary perspective.The history and development of sports are studied both in general and in relation to the subject Physical Education in particular. Different theories on health are treated and related to teaching content. The research process is studied and related to the subject Physical Education. The theory and practice of outdoor activities are included. Practical components integrate the physiological and psycho-social effects of outdoor activities.
Module 2 Learning and leadership, 15 ECTS cr
The focus is on different leadership theories and their relevance to Physical Education. The coaching concept is defined and clarified from national and international perspectives. Young people's motor skills development is studied. The content of the Physical Education syllabus is problematised and related to gender, ethnicity, and special needs. Different forms of dance, gym apparatus, swimming, track and field, skiing, orienteering, play and ball games are practised and related to educational goals. The course includes winter activities off campus. Instruction on different swim strokes and water life saving is included from a safety perspective, with a focus on the theory and practice of beach, boat, and ice behaviour and how to teach it.
Module 3 Anatomy and physiology, 7.5 ECTS cr
The module includes theoretical as well as practical components. The functions and anatomy of the human body are studied and related to Physical Education activities. The course also treats basic nutrition and sports medicine with a focus on sports injuries.
Progressive specialisation:
G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
General admission requirements and field-specific eligibility 6c (upper secondary school level English 6, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2) plus Physical Education 1, Mathematics 2a, 2b, or 2c and Natural Science 2 (alternatively Biology 1 and Physics 1a1 or Physics 1b1+1b2 and Chemistry 1), or Physical Education A, Mathematics B, and Natural Science B (alternatively Biology A, Chemistry A, and Physics A).
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
Course code:
IDGL01
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.