Course Description
The teaching of physical education contains the study of track and field, gymnastics, ball games, dancing and swimming. Nevertheless, students at the age of 6 to 9 are too young to understand the sport rules, use of equipment and its competitive nature. For this purpose, the teaching of fundamental movement exercises and use of games approach become prevailed practice in helping young children to develop necessary movement skills. The main feature of this course is to help pre-service teachers or children workers to understand the principles of fundamental movement exercises and games teaching in children at junior primary age.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Interpret the various developmental needs of students in physical education.
CILO-2: Explain the meaning of physical education and implication to the quality growth of students.
CILO-3: Explain the importance of game teaching and principles in games design.
CILO-4: List the major concept of Fundamental Movement Exercises and principles for games teaching.
CILO-5: Carry out and response with suitable techniques in teaching physical education or games lesson at junior primary.