Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
4502SPOSCI-FEB-PAR
Aims
This module aims to develop a conceptual understanding of a broad range of issues in physical education and sport including inclusion and sportsmanship. Students will analyse these issues using philosophical and sociological perspectives and develop practical strategies for use in the classroom.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Facilitate inclusive and ethical classes within physical education
2.
Identify a range of social issues and concepts relating to Physical Education and sport
3.
Examine social issues and concepts in Physical Education and sport drawing on sociological perspectives
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
- Introduction to the sociology of physical education and sport
- Exploring current issues in physical education from a range of sociological perspectives
- Sociological theories
- Inclusion in PE
- Universal Design for Learning and Differentiation
- Learning disabilities in education and physical education
- Strategies to support pupils who are blind or visually impaired
- Strategies to support pupils with a physical disability
- Strategies to support autistic pupils
- Strategies to support pupils with learning needs
- Strategies to support pupils who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Visit to special school/special class physical education (where possible)
- Social justice/equality/equity & inclusion
- Inclusive PE planning
- Advocacy & Empowerment of Inclusive physical education
- Ethics in PE and Sport
- Fair play and sportsmanship
- Unethical practice in PE and sport
Module Overview:
This module is delivered in Semester 2. This module provides students an opportunity to develop their theoretical knowledge and applied skills in physical education. The module will include guided learning through fundamental contemporary issues relating to sociological, cultural, ethical issues relevant to PE. Students will also develop their curriculum specific knowledge and practical skills in lesson planning, delivery, feedback and assessment. Students’ knowledge and skills will be assessed through completion of individual assignments. Students are presented with opportunities to gain peer and lecturer formative feedback on their assessment.
Assessment can be modified for students with SEND to address their specific needs.
This module is delivered in Semester 2. This module provides students an opportunity to develop their theoretical knowledge and applied skills in physical education. The module will include guided learning through fundamental contemporary issues relating to sociological, cultural, ethical issues relevant to PE. Students will also develop their curriculum specific knowledge and practical skills in lesson planning, delivery, feedback and assessment. Students’ knowledge and skills will be assessed through completion of individual assignments. Students are presented with opportunities to gain peer and lecturer formative feedback on their assessment.
Assessment can be modified for students with SEND to address their specific needs.
Additional Information:
Theoretical and practical concepts and principles will be introduced and developed through a combination of lectures, and practical learning activities. Practical learning activities will incorporate inclusive practices to enable full participation of students with disabilities and additional learning needs taking the course.
Students will also be involved in a range of directed tasks which will be completed as independent study.
Students will be required to complete background reading and preparations before lecture and workshop sessions, in order to aid their contribution to discussions and debates from an informed point of view.
Theoretical and practical concepts and principles will be introduced and developed through a combination of lectures, and practical learning activities. Practical learning activities will incorporate inclusive practices to enable full participation of students with disabilities and additional learning needs taking the course.
Students will also be involved in a range of directed tasks which will be completed as independent study.
Students will be required to complete background reading and preparations before lecture and workshop sessions, in order to aid their contribution to discussions and debates from an informed point of view.