TEACHING ISSUES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL AGE
| Title | ΘΕΜΑΤΑ ΔΙΔΑΚΤΙΚΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΦΥΣΙΚΗΣ ΑΓΩΓΗΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΡΟΣΧΟΛΙΚΗ ΗΛΙΚΙΑ / TEACHING ISSUES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL AGE |
| Code | ΦΑΜΚΑ9 |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sports Sciences (Thessaloniki) |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Charalampos Tsormpatzoudis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600020822 |
Programme of Study: PMS EKPAIDEUSĪ STĪ FYSIKĪ AGŌGĪ KAI STĪN PROSARMOSMENĪ-EIDIKĪ FYSIKĪ AGŌGĪ (2021-sīmera)
Registered students: 8
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKPAIDEUTIKA MONTELA STĪ FYSIKĪ AGŌGĪ | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | Spring | - | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600228512
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600228512
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
- German (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
To deepen student's knowledge about the organization and conduct of a scientific research in the field of preschool physical education.
Be able to learn to design a paper, conduct a literature review, critically evaluate the literature, formulate the purpose and research questions, and write a scientific paper.
Be able to carry out short-term research on course topics, evaluate data and write a short report.
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Introduction to the topic of Physical Education in preschool age
2. Aims and objectives of physical education in preschool age
3. The role of the teacher in preschool education: Presentation of research
4. Theoretical views on the child's motor development in preschool age
5. Basic motor skills (movement, manipulative, ballistic skills): Research data.
6. Sensory and perceptual development: Research data
7. Structure of a Physical Education lesson/Planning and planning of physical education in preschool age
8. Psychomotor/Musicomotor Education: Examples of lesson plans
9. Preschool teaching methods and styles: Research data
10. Creative movement in the Physical Education lesson/Exercises and games to promote creative movement: Presentation of research
11. The interdisciplinary approach of Physical Education/ Activities to promote interdisciplinary: Presentation of research
12. Summary and presentations of work
Keywords
preschool physical education, child motor development, motor skills, teaching methods, creative movement
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Project | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Haywood, K., &Getchel, K. (2021). Κινητική ανάπτυξη δια βίου. Θεσσαλονίκη: University Studio Press.
2. Ζαχοπούλου, Ε., (2007). Η Φυσική Αγωγή στην αρχή του 21ου αιώνα. Θεσσαλονίκη: Χριστοδουλίδη.
3. Δέρη, Β., (2009). Η Φυσική Αγωγή στην αρχή του 21ου αιώνα. Θεσσαλονίκη: Χτιστοδουλίδη.
4. Cleland Donnelly, F., Mueller, S.S., & Gallahue, D.L. (2019). Αναπτυξιακή φυσική αγωγή για όλα τα παιδιά. Θεσσαλονίκη: University Studio Press.
5. Berk, L. (2016). Ανάπτυξη του παιδιού. Αθήνα: ΙΩΝ
Additional bibliography for study
1. Ourda, D., Mouratidou, A., Grouios, G., & Tsorbatzoudis, H. (2017). Changing Beliefs about Health in Early Elementary School Years: Effect of a Motor Creativity Intervention. Journal of Educational, Cultural and Psychological Studies (ECPS Journal), (16), 19-34.
2. Ourda, D., Gregoriadis, A., Mouratidou, K., Grouios, G., & Tsorbatzoudis, H. (2017). Α motor creativity intervention in the Greek early childhood education settings: Effects on beliefs about health. Journal of Early Childhood Education Research, 6(1), 22-42.
Last Update
21-09-2023
