Basics of group instruction (5 cr)

Objective

You can plan goal-oriented group instruction situations by making use of the basics in sport pedagogy and didactics.
You can plan group instruction by makin use of information received through target group and instruction arrangement analyses.
You can make theory-based plans for motivating group instruction situations that promote positive atmosphere and learning.
You know the basic theories of instruction methods suitable in instructing physical exercise groups.
You are familiar with the principles of giving positive and constructive feedback.

Content

How do you make use of the basics of sport pedagogy and didactics in group instruction?
How do you identify the specific features and needs of different target groups and instruction arrangements in planning group instruction?
How do you plan skill and sport-specific training for client group needs?
How do you plan goal-oriented group instruction situations?
How do you identify and account for safety factors in group instruction situations?
How do you do planning work by making use of the theories of promoting positive atmosphere?
How do you choose instruction methods to suit the target groups and instruction arrangements?
How can you already prepare for giving feedback in the planning stage?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional terminology systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
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.

Evaluation scale

1-5