Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:
a) understand the fundamental theoretical approaches on motivation enhancement in physical education
b) understand and implement innovative teaching methods in all subjects of secondary physical education
c) organise the teaching units and subjects in secondary physical education, and
d) increase students' motives for participation in the lesson
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Introduction - Aims and objectives of physical education
2. Physical education curricula in secondary physical education
3. Aspects of an effective physical education teacher
4. Effective teaching climate in physical education
5. Teaching methods and styles
6. Fundamental principles in teaching skills
7. Autonomy development in physical education
8. Recognition and cooperation in physical education
9. Evaluation in physical education
10. Planning and organizing the teaching process
11. Special issues of teaching in secondary physical education
12. Students' presentations
13. Students' presentations
Additional bibliography for study
1. Blankenship, Β. Τ. (2012). Ψυχολογία της Διδασκαλίας της Φυσικής Αγωγής: Από τη Θεωρία στην Πράξη. Εκδοτικός Όμιλος ΙΩΝ.
2. Hagger, M., Chatzisarantis, N. (2007). Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport. Human Kinetics.