Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2006/07

ED20189 National curriculum physical education activity areas

Credits: 6

Level: Intermediate

Semester: 1

Assessment: PR100

Requisites:

Aims: To allow students to gain an in-depth understanding of the principles underpinning sporting activity.
Learning Outcomes:
Students completing this unit will gain experience and subject knowledge in the acquisition of practical skills and subject knowledge related to the national curriculum activity areas. They will develop evaluative and diagnostic skills relevant to self and other observations. It is hoped that students will be able to complete and successfully gain NGB coaching qualifications.
Skills:
The following key skills are either taught (T) and/or facilitated (F) and/or assessed (A) in this unit:
* Effective oral communication (e.g. coaching presentations) (T/F/A)
* Ability to apply theory into practice (F)
* Ability to work effectively as part of a group or team (F)
* Ability to apply diagnostic and evaluative skills relevant to self and peer observation (F/A)
* Ability to work without supervision (F)
Content:
Students will study:
* Principles of skill acquisition
* Principles of preparation
* National Curriculum Practical subject knowledge
* Athletics, Swimming, Games (Invasion, striking/fielding, net/wall), Dance, Gymnastics, Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
* Generic skills of Activity areas
* Principles of attack/defence.

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