Instructing physical exerciseLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can plan, implement and assess goal-oriented group instruction situations by making use of the theories of sports pedagogy and didactics.
You can plan and implement instruction by accounting for client and instruction arrangement specific factors.
You know how to establish a positive atmosphere in instruction situations.
You are able to use different instruction methods and know the principles of providing feedback.
You can make use of self-reflection and peer feedback in developing your own activities.

Content

How do you make use of the theories of sports pedagogy and didactics in instruction situations?
How do you identify the specific features and needs of different target groups and account for instruction arrangements?
How do you plan goal-oriented instruction situations and how does this show in instruction situations in practice?
How do you establish a positive atmosphere for instruction and learning?
What kind of instruction methods are there? How do you choose methods to support the targets, and how do the methods chosen affect your own activities?
How do you give and receive feedback?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional terminology systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with clients, users and target groups.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.