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SPE201: Schools, Pe, Teaching and Learning

Module Title Schools, Pe, Teaching and Learning
Module Code SPE201
Module Tutor Harvey Grout
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SPE101 or pass SPE104
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module will investigate contemporary issues and reflect on developments surrounding the nature of Physical Education. Building on SPE 101 it will identify trends and concerns, and offer opportunity for reflection and debate in relation to teaching and learning within the National Curriculum. This module is essential for those students intending to pursue a career in teaching.
Indicative Syllabus This module will focus on the context of Physical Education in the national curriculum as identified through historical trends and developments, policy and practice. It will examine changes in the structure of the National Curriculum for PE post 1988 and explore its current focus and role within the school curriculum. It will appraise issues surrounding teaching and learning within Physical Education through an examination of such issues as assessment, teaching and learning styles and reflective practice.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) reflect on trends and developments in the teaching and learning of physical education.
b) locate and examine physical education as a subject in contemporary schooling.
c) debate issues and controversies around physical education, pedagogy and the National Curriculum.
d) apply reflective techniques in reviewing the impact of practice.



ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:

Transferable skills:
a) Independent learning and working
b) Communication and literacy
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: 20% ~
Student private study: 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 60% Coursework: Standard (3000 words)
002: 40% Practical Assessment: In-class: Group presentation (30 minutes)
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

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

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