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Development and Implementation of Extra Curricular Activities

This module is focused on the development and implementation of extracurricular activities. The extracurricular activities can be implemented in various ways, physical activity needs to be supported by complex approach of all physical activities performed at school. The students will get information on how to develop extracurricular physical activities in school environment, what are the possibilities of schools to support extracurricular activities for example in school clubs. The students will prepare a programme of extracurricular physical activities that can be implemented in school settings.

Suggested Number of ECTs

3

Total Workload- 50hours

Theory based- 12 hours

Movement - based-12 hours

Structured Independent Work  - 6 hours

Independent Work  - 20 hours

TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

Movement Based, Theory Based Lectures, Individual tasks, Group tasks, Structured Independent tasks

FACILITIES: INDOORS AND/OR OUTDOOR

Lecture room, seminar room, Indoor sports hall and outdoor sports field

Dimensions Core

D1K2; D1K3; D1K4; D1S2;
D2S1; D2S2; D2S3; D2S4; D2C1; D2C3;
D3S1; D3S2; D3C1; D3C2; D3C3;
D4K1; D4S1; D4S2; D4S3; D4C1; D4C2
D5C2; D5C3;

Dimensions Extended

D2S6; D2S7; D2S8;
D3S3; D3S5; D3S6;
D4S4; D4S5; D4C4; D4C6;
D5S2; D5S3; D5C4; D5C5; D5C6

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Theory

  • Characteristics of extracurricular activities and their place in school setting
  • Legislation and school settings in terms of extracurricular activities
  • Development and plans for extracurricular activities
  • Best practice examples
  • Implementation of the extracurricular programmes
  • Evaluation of the extracurricular programmes

Practice in gym

  • Basic motor competencies
  • Teaching games for understanding
  • Rhythm exercises and dances
  • Psychomotor exercises and games
  • Seasonal physical activities (skating, cycling, boarding etc.)
  • Inclusive physical activities and games

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • LO1: Critically analyse the factors that determine the implementation of extracurricular activities in schools;
  • LO2: Identify structures of different models applied in school setting related to extracurricular activities;
  • LO3: Teacher and his role in implementation of the programme;
  • LO4: Implementation and evaluation of the extracurricular physical activities
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  1. Scheuer, C., & Bailey, R. (2020). The Active School Concept. In R. Bailey, J. P. Agans, J. Côté, A. Daly-Smith & P. D. Tomporowski (Eds.), Physical Activity and Sport During the First Ten Years of Life. Multidisciplinary Perspectives. Milton Park, Abingdon: Routledge. 
  2. https://skolskysport.sk/

3. Teaching games for understanding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yiZlXZ9rd4

 

RESOURCE  

(Expansion of Indicative Content Content) 

Note: This module resource is based on a structure of 12 weeks x 2 hours (1hour Theory-Based, 1 hour Movement-Based)

 

1. Characteristics of extracurricular activities and their place in school setting

Theory-Based Lecture (2 hours)  

  • Extracurricular activities aimed at physical activity and sports
  • Priorities and challenges of formal and non-formal education

Movement-Based (2 hours)  

  • Development of Basic motor competencies

Guiding Material:

 http://mobak.info/en/mobak/

https://www.statpedu.sk/files/sk/svp/inovovany-statny-vzdelavaci-program/inovovany-svp-1.stupen-zs/zdravie-pohyb/telesna-sportova-vychova_pv_2014.pdf

 

2.Legislation and school settings in terms of extracurricular activities 

Theory-Based Lecture (2 hours)  

  • School setting supporting extracurricular activities

Movement-Based (2 hours)  

  • Teaching games for understanding
 

3.Development and plans for extracurricular activities

Theory-Based Lecture (2 hours)  

  • Recommendations on planning the extracurricular activities
  • Structure and process

Movement-Based (2 hours)  

  • Rhythm exercises and dances
 

4.Best practice examples

 Theory-Based Lecture (2 hours)  

  • Best practice examples from schools (videos or field visits are possible)

Movement-Based (2 hours)  

  • Technique and didactics of gymnastics
 

5.Implementation of the extracurricular programmes

 Theory-Based Lecture (2 hours)  

  • Challenges in schools
  • Support from the municipality or government on implementation of the extracurricular activities
  • Cooperation with different out of school providers

Movement-Based (2 hours)  

  • Seasonal physical activities (skating, cycling, boarding etc.)

6.Evaluation tool for extracurricular activities

Theory-Based Lecture (2 hours)  

  • Evaluation tool for extracurricular activities
  • Active school concept also as evaluation tool 

Movement-Based (2 hours)  

  • Inclusive physical activities and games
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