Module: Introduction to Teaching HRA in PE

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction to Teaching HRA in PE
Module Code	SS129
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Nathan Gavigan Semester 2: Nathan Gavigan Autumn: Nathan Gavigan
Module Teachers	Nathan Gavigan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and explain basic classroom management strategies for teaching physical education.
2. Distinguish between good and bad practice in the field of teaching physical education.
3. Explain the importance of short- and long-term planning for teaching physical education.
4. Devise appropriate lesson plans related to age and ability that ensure continuity and progression.
5. Reflect upon practical teaching experiences and identify areas of achievement and areas to improve.
6. Differentiate between various teaching styles in physical education and explain the role of the student and the role of the teacher within various styles.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Laboratory	48	No Description
Total Workload: 84

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

An Introduction to Teaching
The role of the teacher, What makes a good teacher, teaching skills, The purpose of PE

Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Becoming an effective teacher, rules & routines, classroom management

Planning
Why we plan, Factors that affect planning, learning intentions & success criteria, lesson planning

Physical Literacy
Developing FMS, Increasing knowledge and understanding around physical activity, motivation and self-determination theory, giving feedback, differentiation

Teaching Styles
Command, Practice, Reciprocal, Guided Discovery, Divergent Discovery

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	75%	Examination Weight	25%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Lesson Plans (Group)	25%	n/a
Assignment	Video Analysis	40%	n/a
Assignment	Reflection	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Graham G.: 2001, Teaching Students Physical Education: Becoming a master teacher, Human Kinetics,
Mawer, M.: 1997, The Effective Teaching of Physical Education, Longman, UK.,
Hellison, D. R. and Templin, T.J.: 1991, A reflective approach to teaching physical education, Human Kinetics,

Other Resources

0, Software, 0, Dartfish: Dartfish video solutions - Sports performance analysis, dartfish.com,

Programme or List of Programmes

PEB	B.Sc Physical Education with Biology
PEM	BSc in Physical Education with Maths.

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