IDR935 Barn og bevegelse 2

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Barn og bevegelse

Teaching language

This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.

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

Contents

Theory on children, movement and development (internet lectures).

Practical sessions with themes which are repeated from theory.

 

Theory related to themes with motor function as the center of rotation:

• What influences children's physical activity

• What is motor function - definitions, conceprts, and theories

• Quality development through walking, running, jumping and throwing

• Coordinative abilities

• Motor function and mastering

• Motor function and self-understanding

• Motor function and cognition

• The basic values of sports: joy, community, health, and honesty

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon succesful completion of the course, students will demonstrate:

• basic knowledge of the factors that promote children's physical activity

• basic knowledge of how basic movements are developed

• basic knowledge of coordinative abilities

• basic knowledge of psychological conditions which influence motor function

• basic knowledge of the relationship between motor function and other areas of development

• knowledge of the basic values of sports for children

 

Skills

Upon succesful completion of the course, students will:

• be able to lead activities with specific quality objectives to develop motor function quality

• be able to lead activities with specific objectives to develop childrens' interpersonal skills

• be able to lead activities with an interdisciplinary focus

 

 

General competence

Upon succesful completion of the course, students will:

• be able to plan, carry out, and evaluate activities for children with focus on a holistic development

• be able to disclose poor motor function in children

• be able to reflect upon and offer views on possible activities to improve children's motor function

Examination requirements

Participation in compulsory teaching. Further information about compulsory teaching will be given when teaching starts, at the latest.

Teaching methods

The course will have two meetings of two - three 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 at home exam over five days. Grades A-F will be given.