Basics of Teaching Physical Education II
Course code
TSK7036.LT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Liikumisõpetuse alused II
Course title in English
Basics of Teaching Physical Education II
ECTS credits
3.0
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assessment
lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
The purpose of the subject is to obtain the necessary proficiency to teach physical education from the 1st until the 3rd form.
Brief description of the course
Physical education goals of physical education in the first grade of school. Types of physical education lessons, taking into account the age characteristics of students when conducting physical education. Methodology for teaching techniques in the areas included in the physical education curriculum (athletics, swimming, skiing), theoretical starting points. Development of students' physical fitness, physical fitness tests. Planning physical education.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has knowledge of theory, knows the techniques of the disciplines and is aware of the didactics of athletics, skiing and swimming;
- has knowledge of school physical education, its organizational foundations and teaching, based on supporting student motivation and student characteristics;
- has knowledge of compulsory basic swimming lessons in schools, its organizational foundations, and is familiar with the methodology and basic principles of teaching basic swimming lessons, including practice materials.
- has knowledge of theory, knows the techniques of the disciplines and is aware of the didactics of athletics, skiing and swimming;
- has knowledge of school physical education, its organizational foundations and teaching, based on supporting student motivation and student characteristics;
- has knowledge of compulsory basic swimming lessons in schools, its organizational foundations, and is familiar with the methodology and basic principles of teaching basic swimming lessons, including practice materials.
Teacher
Viktor Saaron
Prerequisite course 1
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