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The student teacher will develop subject and professional knowledge in physical education through an examination of whole school approaches related to ethos, policy; and practice and the achievement of a high standard and quality of subject provision and practice. The module will take a developmental approach to the teaching of physical education so that the individuality and diversity underpinning children’s movement skill development, health, fitness and well being can be addressed within an inclusive understanding and context. The module will provide the student teacher with the opportunity to work with children with an experienced practitioner so that s/he can learn how to manage, organise and teach all children in physical education in developmentally appropriate and inclusive contexts.

The focus will be on developing subject and professional knowledge where the student teacher will critically examine ethos, policy, planning, and practice in curricular and extra-curricular physical education. The module will focus on promoting a high standard and quality of physical education through the development of appropriate subject and professional knowledge and practice.

The student teacher will be encouraged to develop a personal philosophy associated with promoting a high standard and quality of provision and practice in primary physical education. A developmental understanding and approach will be introduced related to early and later movement skill development. The transaction of the subject will be informed by an explicit recognition of the significance of the SMSC on the way the teacher and pupils work together within an inclusive approach. The module will be concluded with a Celebration of Achievement in physical education by the student teachers and a class of children in dance, games and gymnastic activities that will be shared with parents and the school community.

Knowledge and Understanding:

1)     The concept of access to physical education by ALL children;

2)     The concept of individuality and diversity with in a developmental approach related to children’s movement competence, health, fitness and well-being;

3)     The significance of educating primary age children to develop positive approaches to an active and healthy lifestyle through physical education;

4)     The achievement of high standards and quality of provision in curricular and extra-curricular physical education;

5)     The role of outside agencies in promoting opportunities in primary physical education.

Skills:

1)     Promote extra-curricular active play opportunities, including the promotion of the playground environment as a context to encourage a range of active play opportunities;

2)     Promoting spiritual, moral, social and cultural development in physical education within an inclusive context;

3)     Providing effective learning opportunities for all pupils, with a focus on an understanding of the three principles of inclusion:
-  setting suitable learning challenges;
- responding to pupils’ diverse learning needs;
-  overcoming potential barriers to learning and assessment for individuals and groups of pupils.

Staff/student contact: approx 20%
Directed and student private study: approx 80%

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.