Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PRED 404
Course Title
Physical Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(1+2+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Theoretical structure of physical education curriculum (structure of the program, basic skills, basic elements of the program, learning areas, teaching methods, measurement and evaluation). Role of physical education on human development. Teaching methods of physical education. Exercises suitable for children`s movement development. Warm- up exercises. Individual and pair exercises. Injuries, accidents, and strains during physical activity in physical education classes as well as everyday life. First-aid. Course tools and materials for physical education. Sports and health. Sports and social life.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to support students to develop an in-depth understanding of the importance of physical activity in improving health for primary school students and teaching and learning strategies, methods and techniques used in physical education. In addition, it aims to support students to design and practice physical activities by using different teaching methods/techniques.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- define play and physical activities,
- establish a connection between the basic structure of physical education and the application activities,
- relate motor development stages, principles and characteristics to students at primary school level,
- examine the theoretical structure of physical education curriculum,
- apply different methods used in physical education applications in class and gym,
- design physical activities in primary school level.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Questioning
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Predict-Observe-Explain
Microteaching
Simulation & Games
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Lesson plans & Microteaching
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Kübra Çelikdemir
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 14 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 28 |
| Oral Presentation | 7 |
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