Human Kinetics Methods

1. Define physical education and related concepts.
2. Explain various teaching methods and their applications.
3. Apply effective classroom management strategies.
4. Integrate instructional technology into physical education.
5. Understand legal liabilities in physical education and sports.
6. Apply microteaching techniques for skill development.
7. Evaluate and supervise physical education lessons effectively.

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module One

   • Unit 1: Physical Education Concepts; the analysis of Physical Education Teacher in the School System and its values · 2 hours

     Read the definition of physical education.. Identify the 12 sub-disciplines of physical education.. Explain the importance of physical education in schools..

2. Week 2Module One

   • Unit 2: History of Physical Education and its Objectives · 2 hours

     Explain the historical look at physical education.. Describe the history of physical education in Nigeria.. Outline the objectives of physical education..

3. Week 3Module One

   • Unit 3: Teaching and Coaching in Physical Education · 2 hours

     Define physical education teacher and coach.. Compare and contrast the roles of physical education teachers and coaches.. Discuss the training and qualifications required for each role..

4. Week 4Module One

   • Unit 4: Teaching Methods in Physical Education · 2 hours

     Describe different teaching methods in physical education.. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each method.. Discuss the roles of the teacher and learner in each method..

5. Week 5Module Two

   • Unit 1: Important properties to consider in the Choice of Physical Education Methods · 2 hours

     Identify important properties to consider when choosing physical education methods.. Explain direct and indirect teaching styles.. Summarize Mosston's teaching styles in a tabular form..

6. Week 6Module Two

   • Unit 2: Role and Responsibilities of Physical Education Teachers in the Physical activity programmes in School · 2 hours

     Describe the roles and responsibilities of physical education teachers in school physical activity programs.. Explain how teachers can promote physical activity both within and outside the classroom.. Discuss the importance of community involvement in physical education..

7. Week 7Module Two

   • Unit 3: Basic Steps in Teaching Physical Education · 2 hours

     Explain the three basic steps in teaching physical education: pre-impact, impact, and post-impact.. Describe the decisions made in each step.. Discuss how these steps contribute to effective teaching..

8. Week 8Module Two

   • Unit 4: Management and Control in Physical Education Classes · 2 hours

     Explain effective classroom management strategies in physical education.. Discuss the importance of routines, student names, and proximity control.. Describe how to implement consequences for behavior..

9. Week 9Module Three

   • Unit 1: Physical Education and Legal Liability in Sports · 2 hours

     Explain legal liability in physical education and sports.. Describe tortuous liability and its implications for physical education teachers.. Discuss sources of negligence and defenses against tort..

10. Week 10Module Three

    • Unit 2: Physical Education and Instructional Technology · 2 hours

      Define instructional technology and its integration into physical education.. Discuss the benefits of incorporating technology into physical education classes.. Explore examples of technology such as pedometers, heart rate monitors, apps, and video resources..

11. Week 11Module Three

    • Unit 3: Safeguarding and Improvisation of Instructional aids in Physical Education · 2 hours

      Explain the concept of teaching aids and their selection requirements.. Discuss guidelines and requirements for using teaching aids.. Describe the importance and uses of teaching aids in physical education..

12. Week 12Module Three

    • Unit 4: Concept and Organization of Micro– Teaching Lessons in Physical Education · 2 hours

      Explain the concept of microteaching.. Discuss the three stages of microteaching: knowledge acquisition, skill acquisition, and transferring phase.. Describe microteaching lessons organization, techniques, advantages, and disadvantages..

13. Week 13Module Four

    • Unit One: Evaluation and Supervision of Physical Education Lessons · 2 hours

      Explain classroom management and how teachers hold students accountable.. Discuss the qualities of effective student teachers and problems/fears during professional practice.. Describe essential teaching skills for effective teaching..

    • Unit Two: Qualities of Effective Student Teachers and Problems/Fears of Student Teachers during Professional Practice · 2 hours

      Review all course materials and assignments.. Prepare for final examination..

    • Unit Three: Essential Teaching skills for effective teaching · 2 hours

      Practice teaching skills and techniques.. Review all course materials and assignments.. Prepare for final examination..