Aesthetic and Expressive

Program Overview

This micro-credential equips aspiring Physical Education teachers with the knowledge and skills to excel in dance and gymnastics. Through practical sessions, online quizzes, and mandatory on-campus days, students analyze dance and gymnastics performance, develop engaging lesson plans, and enhance their technological literacy. The program fosters creativity and aims to develop confident and effective physical education teachers who can provide meaningful learning experiences for their students.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Module Content:
• Analysis and evaluation of dance and gymnastics skills and performance
• Examination of the nature of dance and gymnastics in various contexts, including the Physical Education curriculum and local communities
• Application and evaluation of relevant Curriculum Model as a strategy to engage and sustain student learning
• Utilization of digital resources for developing personal and group performance targets and pedagogical approaches specific to dance and gymnastics, fostering pupils' technological literacy
• Appreciation of the aesthetic and expressive nature of dance and gymnastics
• Critical reflection on personal learning experiences in dance and gymnastics as part of an integrated and culturally sensitive approach to education
• Demonstration of fundamental movement skills of dance and gymnastics
• Creation and performance of dance and gymnastic sequences
• Course Structure:
• Online quizzes
• Practical sessions
• Course Schedule:
• 10 hours of weekly time commitment

Assessment:

• Online quizzes
• The program aims to develop confident physical education teachers with expertise in dance and gymnastics, enabling them to effectively demonstrate, plan, and deliver engaging and meaningful Physical Activity experiences.
• Creativity is emphasized throughout the program, providing students with opportunities to take ownership of their work.