Module: Programme Decision (instructional & Curriculum in PE)

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Programme Decision (instructional & Curriculum in PE)
Module Code	SPO1062 (ITS: SS235)
Faculty	Health & Human Performance	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The module aims to: provide the professional preparation necessary for students to explore, understand and critically consider curriculum related issues. provide participants with the knowledge and skills to understand, discuss and evaluate physical education and sports policy in Ireland. provide participants with the opportunity to explore, and critically interrogate curriculum and instructional models for PE

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the Irish primary and post primary physical education curricula, describe the role of these curricula in the whole school context, and identify examples of good practice in physical education policy and curricula nationally and internationally, considering educational standards and guidelines
2. Develop and understanding of curriculum design, and plan and develop curriculum documents and resources suitable for the delivery of PE at Junior Cycle
3. Identify their own teaching philosophy and value orientation, and describe how a teacher’s philosophy and value orientation may influence their curricular decisions and practices when teaching physical education
4. Explain the factors affecting choice of curriculum models, instructional models and teaching and assessment strategies, and identify strategies to appropriately challenge learners and gauge pupil achievement within the curriculum confines.
5. Define the role and pattern of government involvement in physical education in Ireland and abroad, and identify the forces and factors that have contributed to the shaping of Irish PE.
6. Demonstrate the following transferable skills: oral and written communication skills; intellectual skills of analysis, synthesis and problem solving; self management skills; and group work skills.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	18	Curriculum skills, policy, models based practice
Tutorial	12	Curriculum skills, policy, models based practice
Independent Study	95	Curriculum skills, policy, models based practice
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	11993	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Sarahjane Belton	Module Teacher	Maeve Murray

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Assignment related to school placement experience	60%	Sem 2 End
Group presentation	Prepare and Lead Seminar	40%	Sem 1 End

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Mosston, M. and Ashworth, S. ,: 2002, Teaching Physical Education, Macmillan, New York,
Metzler, M.: 2005, Instructional models for physical education, Halcomb Hathaway,
Capel S.: 1997, Learning to Teach Physical Education in the Secondary School, Routledge,
Silverman & Ennis: 2005, Student learning in physical education, Human Kinetics,
Lunn, P: 2007, Fair Play? Sport and Social Disadvantage in Ireland, ESRI and Irish Sports Council, Dublin,
Green, M and Houlihan, B: 2005, ) Elite Sports Development: Policy Learning and Political Priorities., Routledge, London,,
Woods,C.B. et al: 2018, The Children's Sports Participation and Physical Activity Study, Research Report No. 1, Dublin City University and Irish Sports Council, Dublin,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

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