BA Subject Teacher: Physical Education, bachelor

• Starting 2007/2008
• Starting before 2007/2008

About the Study Programme

Subject:

Teacher Education

Location:

Notodden

Level:

Bachelor

Duration:

3 year(s)

ECTS:

180

Stay abroad:

Samarbeidsavtaler med institusjoner i Norden og ellers i Europa

Programme code:

220140

Application:

Application form

Language of instruction:

Norwegian

Read more in the curriculum

• Starting 2007/2008
• Course List
• Starting before 2007/2008

Content:

The programme covers the theoretical and practical aspects of sports subjects. The practical subjects cover ball skills, skiing, skating, snow boarding, athletics, climbing and orienteering, including outdoor activities, dance and play. In the theoretical subjects motor skills and the relation between physical activity and health, culture and society are studied. In this context physiology, anatomy, physical training, sports history, sports sociology and sports psychology are also studied. Students who have already completed a foundation programme (60 ECTS) in physical education may apply to join this programme in the second year.

Year 1
Subject didactics (5 ECTS)
Subject theory (30 ECTS)
Activity studies (25 ECTS)
Teaching practice (1 week)

Year 2
Pedagogy (15 ECTS)
Subject didactics (10 ECTS)
Activity studies (30 ECTS)
Elective subject (5 ECTS)
Teaching practice (3 + 3 weeks)

Year 3
Pedagogy (15 ECTS)
Subject didactics (15 ECTS)
Activity studies (20 ECTS)
Elective subject (10 ECTS)
Teaching practice (4 + 1 week)

Teaching and learning methods:

Project work and teaching practice form two important aspects of the programme. The faculty arranges seminars and theme-days which focus on working together with parents, cooperation between schools and sports’ clubs and association, and coordination between schools and the local community. There is an emphasis on excursions during all seasons.

Careers/further studies:

The programme qualifies the candidate to teach in primary and secondary schools and in folk high schools. Graduates are also qualified for positions as physical education instructors or in administrative positions in the public and private sectors. The programme also provides a basis for further study. For instance, students may wish to acquire an MA in Physical Education, Sports and Outdoor-Life Studies at Bø