Practical training I: Instructing physical exercise groupsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can plan and instruct goal-oriented health-promoting physical exercises and/or motor skills for different client groups in varying operating environments.
You develop your instruction and interaction skills in motivating and supporting client groups.
You can make use of self-reflection and peer feedback in developing your own activities.

Content

How do you pay attention to the special features, needs and targets of different client groups in planning the activities and instruction for physical exercise groups?
How do you plan and instruct versatile, goal-oriented physical exercises for different client groups in varying operating environments?
How do you instruct client groups in physical exercises that maintain health fitness and develop motor skills?
How do you motivate and support clients in leading physically active lives through physical education methods?
How do you support and promote interaction and dialog in physical education?
How do you make use of client feedback, peer evalution and self-reflection in developing your own activities?

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.

Qualifications

Starting Practical training I requires achieving the learning outcomes of the first and second semesters.

Materials

Supporting human growth, development and motor learning 5 ECTS credits
Active life of families 5 ECTS credits
Physical activity in health promotion 5 ECTS credits
Operating environments of sports professionals 5 ECTS credits