Module Details

Module Code: EDUC8032
Title: PE: Moving and Learning
Long Title: PE: Moving and Learning
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module incorporates the study of physical education, physical activity and play for children. The role of movement in the overall development of the child is examined. The organisational and practical skills required for planning, implementing and evaluating physical education sessions for children are applied.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline the holistic benefits of regular participation in physical activity for children
LO2 Plan, implement and evaluate stage appropriate activities for young children
LO3 Design lesson plans for the holistic development of young children in line with the Primary School PE Curriculum
LO4 Implement appropriate physical education lessons for children in line with the Primary School Curriculum
LO5 Critically evaluate and reflect on teaching to improve future practice
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Physical Education -Holistic benefits
Physical, Cognitive, Language. Social, Emotional, Moral, Spiritual and Creative Development.
Stage Appropriate Activities
Plan and develop age appropriate lesson plans for children in line with the National Primary School Curriculum.
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)
Categories of FMS. Activities developing the fundamental movement skills for children
Motor Development
Fine and Gross Motor development. Milestones. Normative measures for assessment. Test for Gross Motor Development. Manchester Motor Skill Assessment.
Physical Education Curriculum
Lesson objectives and learning outcomes, effective and safe group management skills, National School Physical Education Curriculum.
Promoting physical activity in a safe environment
Creating a safe and supportive environment for physical activity and play; risk assessment; health screening; child protection; adapting physical activities for children with disabilities and special needs. Individualised Educational Plan.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Learning Portfolio- develop 5 developmentally appropriate physical education lesson plans addressing aims, learning outcomes, content, teaching points and assessment based on the National Curriculum
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Practical Teaching, Lesson plan and post lesson reflection
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical PE-related classes Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent and directed learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical PE-related classes Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent and directed learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Pica, R.. (2014), Early elementary children moving and learning, Redleaf Press, [ISBN: 1605695542].
  • Pangrazi, R. P. and Beighle, A.. (2015), Dynamic physical education for elementary school children with curriculum guide: Lesson plans., Benjamin-Cummings.
  • Graham, G. (2008). (2008), Teaching children physical education., 3rd. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9780736062107].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Getchell, N. and Haywood, K. M.. (2014), Life span motor development., 6th. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450456999].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • CD, Dept. of Education. (1999), Primary Physical Education Curriculum.
  • CD, Dept. of Education. (1999), Primary School Curriculum.
  • Website, PE Central,
    http://www.pecentral.org/
  • Website, Irish Primary Physical Education,
    http://www.irishprimarype.com/
  • Website, European Physical Education Association,
    http://www.eupea.com/
  • Twitter, https://twitter.com/PEScholar.
  • Twitter, https://twitter.com/PE4Learnin.
  • Twitter, https://twitter.com/afPE_PE.
  • Twitter, https://twitter.com/Learn_with_Play.
  • Twitter, https://twitter.com/DrAlweena.
  • Twitter, https://twitter.com/ActivityWorks.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMONT_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Montessori Education 5 Mandatory
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 7 Group Elective 2