Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a course titled "Læring i idræt" (Learning in Physical Education), which is part of the Bachelor's program in Sports and Physical Activity.

Course Description

The course focuses on the purpose and perspectives of physical education, with an emphasis on concepts such as embodiment, meaning, drive, motivation, identity, cognition, and competence from a learning theoretical perspective. It introduces students to various theoretical views on the body and learning related to didactic directions and methods used in sports.

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with:

• Knowledge of how learning processes occur in sports and insight into sports didactics and methods.
• Familiarity with different theoretical views on the body and learning, their scientific theoretical basis, and the significance of various body and learning views for teaching practices in sports.
• Understanding of the importance of sports staging for participants' learning opportunities.

Course Content

The course covers:

• Theoretical perspectives on learning in sports
• Didactic methods and approaches in sports education
• Analysis of learning processes in sports practices

Teaching Methods

The course includes:

• Lectures
• Exercises and group work
• Student presentations and peer feedback

Assessment

The course is assessed through:

• A written assignment (synopsis) with a maximum of 5 pages
• A 30-minute oral exam, including voting
• A logbook of experiences in practical/theoretical courses

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: NNEB18005U
• ECTS points: 7.5
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 block
• Placement: Block 2
• Skemagruppe: B
• Course capacity: 140

Responsible Institute and Faculty

• Institute for Sports and Nutrition
• Faculty of Natural and Biovidenskabelige

Contact

For questions about the course, please contact the local Student service.