Physical educationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can justify the importance of physical activity based on information related to individual growth and development and the wellbeing of communities.
You identify the risk factors behind inactivity and know the exercise recommendations for different age groups.
You know how to use physical education methods to achieve different educational goals.
You can identify manifestations of youth sports culture and educational possibilities in different sports.

Content

What kind of theoretical models can you use to explain different individuals' exercise behavior and relationships towards physical activity?
How is individuals' exercise motivation built and how can you support the strengthening of an athletic identity?
How can you use exercise guidance methods and sports environments to achieve different educational goals?
What kind of expertise do you have in physical education and what should you learn more?
What trends do you recognise in the current sports culture?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. consistently use the professional concepts of physical education.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together wit different target groups.