Module: Introduction to Teaching HRA in PE

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Introduction to Teaching HRA in PE
Module Code	SPO1000 (ITS: SS129)
Faculty	Health & Human Performance	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	20432	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Nathan Gavigan	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Lesson Plans (Group)	25%	n/a
Assignment	Video Analysis	40%	n/a
Assignment	Reflection	10%	n/a
Formal Examination	n/a	25%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

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