IDR940 Barn og bevegelse 3
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Unni Bogstrand Segberg
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Barn og bevegelse
Recommended prerequisites
It is recommended that students are experienced in working with children and movement, physical activity or physical education in kindergarten, school or after-school recreational programmes.
Course contents
Theory on motor development and motorically impaired children
Theory on motor function and other areas of development
Theory on observation and testing of motor function
Practical sessions with themes which are repeated from theory
Theory related to themes with motor function as the center of rotation:
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Mastering, motivation, self perception, cognition and school performance
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Quality development of basic movements - abberations
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Coordination skills as the foundation for quality in the movement pattern
Practical activities with focus on observation
Practice in using different kinds of testing
Practice in planning for targeted motor quality development
Examination requirements
Participation in compulsory teaching.
Teaching methods
The course will have two meetings of two days. Teaching consists of theoretical and practical sessions with compulsory attendance.
The workload is estimated to approx. 135 hours.
Evaluation
The course coordinator decides whether a midway evaluation or a final evaluation in the shape of a meeting between the lecturer and two-three student representatives for all theoretical courses will take place, in accordance with the normal agreement of the quality system, article 2.1.1. In some courses there may be a need for a final evaluation instead of a midway evaluation, or possibly both.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Assessment methods and criteria
Individual three-day take-at- home exam. Grades A-F will be given.