Pedagogical Elements Of Sports
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 92 pages
- 11 units
This course introduces learners to the pedagogical elements of sports. It covers basic concepts in sports, the scientific basis for conditioning and training, and general principles of athletic training. The course also explores physical education and sports in Nigeria, Europe, and America. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of sports pedagogy and its practical applications in various contexts.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 39 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Tests
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of KHE211, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
KHE211 · Unit 1: SPORTS PEDAGOGY
The learners will be able to display a good understanding of the basic concept in sports, scientific basis for conditioning and training, general principles of athletic training, physical education and sports in Nigeria and physical education and sports in Europe and America.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the basic concepts in sports pedagogy.
- Explain the scientific basis for conditioning and training.
- Apply general principles of athletic training.
- Analyze physical education and sports in Nigeria.
- Compare physical education and sports in Europe and America.
- Identify and prevent sports injuries.
What it prepares you for
- Physical Education Teacher
- Sports Coach
- Athletic Trainer
- Sports Administrator
- Recreation Manager
- Education
- Sports Management
- Fitness
- Recreation
- Healthcare
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Scientific Basis for Conditioning and Training
Unit 3: Conditioning Exercises
Requires understanding of complex physiological adaptations to training stimuli.
- Module 3: General Principles of Athletic Training
Unit 1: Mechanisms of Sports Injuries and Predisposing Factors of Sports Injuries
Involves understanding of biomechanics and injury mechanisms.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Understanding the Basic Concepts in Sports Pedagogy
Unit 1: Sports Pedagogy defined · 2 hours
Define sports, pedagogy, and sports pedagogy.. Discuss the rationale for sports pedagogy.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 2Module 1: Understanding the Basic Concepts in Sports Pedagogy
Unit 2: Etymology and Context in Sports Pedagogy · 2 hours
Explain the etymology of sports pedagogy.. Describe the context of sports pedagogy.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 3Module 2: Scientific Basis for Conditioning and Training
Unit 1: Cardinal Principles of Sports Conditioning · 2 hours
Explain the concept of conditioning.. Identify and explain the principles of sports conditioning.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 4Module 2: Scientific Basis for Conditioning and Training
Unit 2: Physical Conditioning · 2 hours
Explain the meaning of physical conditioning.. Identify and explain health-related and motor performance physical fitness components.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 5Module 2: Scientific Basis for Conditioning and Training
Unit 3: Conditioning Exercises · 2 hours
Explain the meaning of conditioning exercises.. Identify and describe endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 6Module 3: General Principles of Athletic Training
Unit 1: Mechanisms of Sports Injuries and Predisposing Factors of Sports Injuries · 2 hours
Explain the meaning and mechanism of sports injuries.. Identify and explain the predisposing factors of sports injuries.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 7Module 3: General Principles of Athletic Training
Unit 2: Prevention of Athletic Injuries · 2 hours
Identify and explain the various methods of preventing athletic injuries.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 8Module 4: Physical Education and Sports in Nigeria
Unit 1: Physical Education and Sports in the Pre-Colonial and Colonial Era · 2 hours
Explain the development of physical education and sports in the pre-colonial and colonial era in Nigeria.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 9Module 4: Physical Education and Sports in Nigeria
Unit 2: Physical Education and Sports in the Contemporary Nigeria · 2 hours
Explain the development of physical education and sports in contemporary Nigeria.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 10Module 5: Physical Education and Sports in Europe and America
Unit 1: Physical Education and Sports in Greece · 2 hours
Discuss the development of physical education in ancient Greece.. Discuss physical education in Sparta and Athens.. Explain the preparation of the Greek citizens for roles in the society.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 11Module 5: Physical Education and Sports in Europe and America
Unit 2: Physical Education in Great Britain · 2 hours
Discuss the development of physical education in Early Great Britain.. Explain the contribution of Great Britain to physical education and sports development.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 12Module 5: Physical Education and Sports in Europe and America
Unit 3: Physical Education and Sports in the United States of America · 2 hours
Discuss Physical Education and Sports in Colonial America.. Explain the Contributions of Churches in the Development of Physical Education and Sports in America.. Discuss the Development of Sports from the 20th century in America.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise(s)..
- Week 13Course Review and Exam Preparation
Final Revision and Examination Preparation · 4 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Review the definitions of key terms in Units 1-2 to build a strong foundation.
- Create concept maps linking principles of conditioning (Module 2) to injury prevention (Module 3).
- Focus on the historical development of physical education in Nigeria (Module 4) and its comparison to Europe and America (Module 5).
- Practice identifying predisposing factors for sports injuries and methods of prevention (Unit 1 and 2 of Module 3).
- Allocate study time evenly across all modules, but prioritize areas where you feel less confident.
- Review all self-assessment exercises and in-text questions to reinforce learning.
- Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex concepts.
Questions students ask about this course
What is KHE211 about?
This course introduces learners to the pedagogical elements of sports. It covers basic concepts in sports, the scientific basis for conditioning and training, and general principles of athletic training. The course also explores physical education and sports in Nigeria, Europe, and America. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of sports pedagogy and its practical applications in various contexts.
How many units does KHE211 have?
KHE211, Pedagogical Elements Of Sports, has 11 units across 5 modules, over 92 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is KHE211?
KHE211 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is KHE211 hard?
KHE211 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does KHE211 take to study?
About 39 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is KHE211 assessed?
KHE211 is assessed by assignments, quizzes, tests and final examination.
What can I do with KHE211?
Physical Education Teacher, Sports Coach, Athletic Trainer, Sports Administrator and Recreation Manager.