Unit Code: EDU559

Unit Name: Physical Education 1

Description: This unit offers students the opportunity to acquire better understanding of the process involved in learning, performing and enhancing motor skills and the application of these principles to instruction. In addition, this unit will develop better understanding of the physical education syllabi as well as preapre pre-service teachers in delivering effective. Given our diverse society, this unit will also introduce students to traditional games which are highly valued by various cultural groups. It also provides students with cognitive ability to demonstrate understanding of the responsibilities and functions associated with the management of physical education activities in schools. Further it will develop students' skills in teaching children with learning disabilities as well as acquire skills in Physical Education assessment. They will be required to use these skills in developing assessment tasks for primary school aged children. Apart from these,the unit will develop students' knowledge of fitness and its importance in keeping a healthy lifestyle. The Practical component of this unit will cover skills of racket sports, swimming, traditional games, rythmic movements, dance and athletics.

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: Enrolled in B.Ed. (Primary) programme.

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1