Study programme code

LTLSM.LT

Head of the Study Programme

Saima Kuu

MER study programme code

261969

version code

LTLSM/27.LT

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Liikumisõpetuse õpetaja

study programme title in Engl.

Teacher of Physical Education

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Education

Study programme group

teacher training and educational science

Study programme subgroup

Teacher training with subject specialisation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Culture, Physical Education and Sport or an equivalent qualification. show more...

Admission exam
Estonian language proficiency at least at B2 level and English language proficiency at least at B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister (kehakultuuri õpetaja)

Study programme aims and objectives

The aim of the Master’s programme for teachers of physical education is to develop the competence of graduates to work as reflective teachers who develop their own work, show more...
possessing in-depth knowledge of the subject and subject didactics, pedagogy and educational psychology, as well as the skills and attitudes to apply acquired knowledge in an inclusive classroom.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- applies the principles of educational psychology, general and subject didactics in planning, show more...
conducting and analysing the learning process, taking into account learners’ development, characteristics and needs
- plans and conducts the learning process in a value-based and ethical manner, linking subject-specific knowledge, didactic approaches and the development of general competences, supporting deep learning, learner engagement and well-being
- reflects on teaching, adapts the learning environment, learning content and tasks, applying differentiation, the principles of inclusive education and digital technological solutions in order to support the learning and development of all learners
- uses formative assessment and learning-supporting feedback to monitor students’ understanding and to adapt the learning process
- takes care of own well-being, uses an inquiry-based and research-based approach for the continuous development and improvement of teaching, and cooperates with different parties and contributes to learning communities
- has advanced knowledge in the field of sport and is able to plan, lead and analyse the training process, applying modern training methodologies and solving practical and scientific problems in the field of sport

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the prescribed volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Master’s thesis.

Students who have not graduated from schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.