Module Descriptors
INSPIRING LEARNING: PHYSICAL EDUCATION PEDAGOGY
SPOR60533
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Daniel Dawson
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • Optional assessment, either 15-min viva discussion supported with evidence portfolio)or 15-min voice thread presentation weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Lectures, seminars and practicals will explore strategies for inspiring learning in schools, physical education and youth sport. Positive behaviour management will be a key strand of work as will a focus on planning for outstanding lessons. There will be opportunities to compare how different countries deliver their education and PE structures. The module is aimed at developing reflective practice as a basis for a career in teaching or school related youth sport.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre and seminar rooms.
Blackboard access
Astroturf/Sportshall
Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF TEACHING PEDAGOGY WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE OF BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE AND INSPIRE LEARNING
Knowledge and Understanding

3. REFLECT ON PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT WITH REGARD TO TEACHING PEDAGOGY.
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding

4. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR DELIVERING AN OUTSTANDING PHYSICAL EDUCATION LESSON.
Knowledge and Understanding
Texts
Capel, S. (2014). Learning to Teach Physical Education in the Secondary School. A companion to school experience. London: Routledge.
Special Admissions Requirements
Available to BSc PE & Youth Sport Coaching award students only.
Learning Strategies
This module contains a combination of face to face and blended learning. Lectures and seminars will be interactive and require full participation. Some seminars will be student led and facilitated by the lecturer.there will be practical elements to the course and again participation will be vital. Independent study tasks will be set but further idependant study will be required. This may include reading around module topics, discussion based activities or investigating current theories associated wth the module. Student led independant study will be required specifcally for assessment preparation. Students are offered the opportunity to revist a placement host and reflect upon their experience. 
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework - Optional assessment. Students will have the opportunity to complete ONE of the below assessment methods worth 100% of the module.

1. 15-minute viva complete with evidence portfolio. Students must demonstrate how they have developed their understanding of inspirational teaching, new pedagogies, lesson planning and behaviour management in a RECENT teaching and coaching placement

2. 15-minute recorded presentation. Students will focus on their knowledge of the literature around lesson planning, behaviour management, and inspirational teaching pedagogies and how they intend to utilise them in their desired career.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):

Formative feedback will be given throughout via lectures, seminars, practicals and tutorials.
Blackboard activities including reading prompts and ideas for further study will also support this module.
Web Descriptor
Lectures, seminars and practicals will explore strategies for inspiring learning in schools, physical education and youth sport. Positive behaviour management will be a key strand of work as will a focus on planning for outstanding lessons. There will be opportunities to compare how different countries deliver their education and PE structures. The module is aimed at developing reflective practice as a basis for a career in teaching or school related youth sport.