: Curriculum Studies in Physical and Health Education
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 122 pages
- 13 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 26 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of KHE337, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- Unit 1: The foundation for developing physical education curriculaPage 7
- Unit 2: Physical and Health Education Curriculum in the Nigerian Education SystemPage 15
- Unit 3: Concept of School Sports Development in NigeriaPage 22
- Unit4: Safety Precautions in the Teaching of Adapted Physical Education in Primary and Post Primary SchoolsPage 31
- Unit1: Basic principles of curricula developmentPage 73
- Unit2: School physical education, schools sport, intervention programs and health-related projectsPage 77
- Unit3: Planning the CurriculumPage 83
- Unit4: Teaching Physical EducationPage 95
- Unit5: Evaluation of the effectiveness of the teaching/learning processPage 118
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
KHE337 · Unit 1: The foundation for developing physical education curricula
There are two aspects of the assessment of the course. Firstly, the tutor marked assessment and secondly, there will be a written examination (final). In dealing with the assignments, you are expected to apply information, knowledge and strategies gathered during the course. The tutor marked assignments are expected to be submitted online in accordance with the directives of the university.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the evolution of curriculum in Physical Education.
- Discuss the structure of equipment for adapted physical education class
- Discuss the contribution of human kinetics in job creation.
- Explain the basic principles of curricula development.
- Describe the traditional teacher-centred approach to teaching.
What it prepares you for
- Physical Education Teacher
- Sports Coach
- Recreation Officer
- Athletic Trainer
- Sports Administrator
- Education
- Sports
- Recreation
- Health and Fitness
- Community Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module II: The Role of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes
Unit 2: Motor development and learning in physical education
Requires understanding of complex motor skills and their impact on physical performance.
- Module III: Developing curriculum
Unit 4: Teaching Physical Education
Involves integrating various teaching styles and adapting them to diverse learning environments.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
Unit 1: The foundation for developing physical education curricula · 2 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 2Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
Unit 2: Physical and Health Education Curriculum in the Nigerian Education System · 2 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 3Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
Unit 3: Concept of School Sports Development in Nigeria · 2 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 4Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
Unit 4: Safety Precautions in the Teaching of Adapted Physical Education in Primary and Post Primary Schools · 2 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 5Module II: The Role of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes
Unit 1: Nature of Human Kinetics · 2 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 6Module II: The Role of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes
Unit 2: Motor development and learning in physical education · 2 hours
Describe motor development and learning in physical education.. Explain the FITT principle of motor learning.. Discuss the process of testing motor fitness..
- Week 7Module II: The Role of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes
Unit 3: Social and moral development in physical education · 2 hours
Explain the functionalist perspective on social systems operations.. Identify the characteristic features of sports today.. Discuss the models of moral development..
- Week 8Module II: The Role of Human Kinetics and Sports Programmes
Unit 4: Models of teaching physical education · 2 hours
Identify different models of teaching physical education.. Discuss the sport education model and its features.. Compare and contrast various teaching models..
- Week 9Module III: Developing curriculum
Unit 1: Basic principles of curricula development · 2 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 10Module III: Developing curriculum
Unit 2: School physical education, schools sport, intervention programs and health-related projects · 2 hours
Identify school physical education, school sports, and intervention programs.. Explain school-based interventions.. Discuss physical education for lifelong fitness..
- Week 11Module III: Developing curriculum
Unit 3: Planning the Curriculum · 2 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 12Module III: Developing curriculum
Unit 4: Teaching Physical Education · 2 hours
Discuss the process of teaching and learning.. Describe the traditional teacher-centered approach to teaching.. Explain briefly the various teaching styles..
- Week 13Module III: Developing curriculum
Unit 5: Evaluation of the effectiveness of the teaching/learning process · 2 hours
Discuss evaluation as a fundamental element of the educational process.. Review key concepts from all modules.. Prepare for final assessments..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.
- Create concept maps linking curriculum development principles (Units 9-13).
- Practice applying different teaching models to various physical education scenarios (Units 8 and 12).
- Focus on understanding the historical context and policies related to physical education in Nigeria (Unit 2).
- Study safety precautions for adapted physical education (Unit 4).
- Allocate study time evenly across all modules, focusing on areas of weakness.
- Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex concepts.
- Use past exam papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.
Questions students ask about this course
What is KHE337 about?
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.
How many units does KHE337 have?
KHE337, : Curriculum Studies in Physical and Health Education, has 13 units across 3 modules, over 122 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is KHE337?
KHE337 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is KHE337 hard?
KHE337 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does KHE337 take to study?
About 26 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is KHE337 assessed?
KHE337 is assessed by Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with KHE337?
Physical Education Teacher, Sports Coach, Recreation Officer, Athletic Trainer and Sports Administrator.
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