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KHE337Education2 Unitsintermediate

: Curriculum Studies in Physical and Health Education

This course introduces students to curriculum studies in physical and health education. It explores the methodical education of physical and health education activities and sports. The course covers aims, content, organization, and control of teaching human kinetics and sports. It also examines age group concepts, basic sports, factors affecting planning, and the Nigerian education system's physical and health education curriculum. The course equips students with an understanding of curriculum studies in physical and health education.

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26h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Curriculum StudiesPhysical EducationHealth EducationHuman KineticsSports Development

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Curriculum Development in Physical Education

2

School Sports Development

3

Human Kinetics

4

Motor Development

5

Teaching Methodologies

6

Evaluation in Physical Education

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Physical Education Teacher

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Sports Coach

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Recreation Officer

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Athletic Trainer

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Sports Administrator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationSportsRecreationHealth and FitnessCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education

2h

Unit 1: The foundation for developing physical education curricula

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the importance of curriculum development.
  • •Define curriculum and its role in physical education.
  • •Discuss the evolution of physical education curricula.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education

2h

Unit 2: Physical and Health Education Curriculum in the Nigerian Education System

2 study hours
  • •Examine the historical context of physical education in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the impact of colonial and post-independence policies on physical education.
  • •Discuss the developmental factors influencing physical education in Nigeria.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education

2h

Unit 3: Concept of School Sports Development in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Define school sports and its significance in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the role of education and sports policies in promoting physical education.
  • •Analyze the implementation of sports policies in primary and secondary schools.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education

2h

Unit 4: Safety Precautions in the Teaching of Adapted Physical Education in Primary and Post Primary Schools

2 study hours
  • •Identify special populations in schools and their needs.
  • •Discuss safety precautions for teaching adapted physical education.
  • •Examine the structure and adaptation of equipment for adapted physical education.
Week
5

Module II: The Role of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes

2h

Unit 1: Nature of Human Kinetics

2 study hours
  • •Define human kinetics and its scope.
  • •Discuss the objectives of human kinetics and sports programs.
  • •Analyze the contribution of human kinetics in job creation.
Week
6

Module II: The Role of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes

2h

Unit 2: Motor development and learning in physical education

2 study hours
  • •Describe motor development and learning in physical education.
  • •Explain the FITT principle of motor learning.
  • •Discuss the process of testing motor fitness.
Week
7

Module II: The Role of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes

2h

Unit 3: Social and moral development in physical education

2 study hours
  • •Explain the functionalist perspective on social systems operations.
  • •Identify the characteristic features of sports today.
  • •Discuss the models of moral development.
Week
8

Module II: The Role of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes

2h

Unit 4: Models of teaching physical education

2 study hours
  • •Identify different models of teaching physical education.
  • •Discuss the sport education model and its features.
  • •Compare and contrast various teaching models.
Week
9

Module III: Developing curriculum

2h

Unit 1: Basic principles of curricula development

2 study hours
  • •Explain the basic principles of curriculum development.
  • •Identify problems in planning units of work in physical education.
  • •Discuss the components of a physical education curriculum.
Week
10

Module III: Developing curriculum

2h

Unit 2: School physical education, schools sport, intervention programs and health-related projects

2 study hours
  • •Identify school physical education, school sports, and intervention programs.
  • •Explain school-based interventions.
  • •Discuss physical education for lifelong fitness.
Week
11

Module III: Developing curriculum

2h

Unit 3: Planning the Curriculum

2 study hours
  • •Discuss information a teacher must be aware of prior to a lesson.
  • •Identify major tasks of a teacher in planning a lesson.
  • •Explain the structure and organization of the teaching/learning process.
Week
12

Module III: Developing curriculum

2h

Unit 4: Teaching Physical Education

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the process of teaching and learning.
  • •Describe the traditional teacher-centered approach to teaching.
  • •Explain briefly the various teaching styles.
Week
13

Module III: Developing curriculum

2h

Unit 5: Evaluation of the effectiveness of the teaching/learning process

2 study hours
  • •Discuss evaluation as a fundamental element of the educational process.
  • •Review key concepts from all modules.
  • •Prepare for final assessments.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

2

Create concept maps linking curriculum development principles (Units 9-13).

3

Practice applying different teaching models to various physical education scenarios (Units 8 and 12).

4

Focus on understanding the historical context and policies related to physical education in Nigeria (Unit 2).

5

Study safety precautions for adapted physical education (Unit 4).

6

Allocate study time evenly across all modules, focusing on areas of weakness.

7

Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex concepts.

8

Use past exam papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.

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