Foundations of Primary Physical Education: Values-based Education through Sport and Physical Education
This micro module provides knowledge and favours reflection on positive values in sport and PE, in order to promote education programmes based on these aspects. In the theoretical part of the micro module (2 hours), relevant contents are presented and the pros and cons of sport and PE as “instruments” to vehicle positive values, such as respect, equity and inclusion are discussed. Upon completion of the micromodule, students will know the pros and cons of sport and PE to vehicle positive values and will know how to discuss and manage this topic during PE lessons with children and in talks with parents and with other teachers. In the practical part (1 hour), values-based education activities based on the contents of the Sport values in every classroom toolkit (UNESCO et al., 2019) are organised with students. Although the micro module is also developed through individual and group homework, these were not assigned during the LTT.
Suggested Number of ECTs
1
Total Workload
3 hours
Lecture - 2 hours
Seminar/Workshop/Tutorial - 1 hour
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
Face-to-face classroom activities with the use of “traditional” tools, such as slides shows, videos, and videoclips. Thematic discussions among students will also be planned.
FACILITIES
University room with beamer. No specific sport facilities will be needed for this micro module, just a room or
an outdoor area with enough space for participants.
Dimensions Core
D4S2, D4S3;
D4C1, D4C2, D4C3;
Dimensions Extended
D4K2;
D4S4, D4S5;
D4C4, D4C5
Indicative Content
Lecture
Introduction to the topic “Values-based education through sport and PE”:
• Values in sport
• Values in the classroom
• Moral dilemmas in sport
- Definitions of values, character, moral development, life skills, and positive youth development
- True and false myths about values in sport
- The “Sport values in every classroom” toolkit and some take-home messa
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
LO1 Describe the pros and cons of sport and PE to vehicle positive values
LO2 discuss and manage this topic during PE lessons with children and in talks with parents and with other teachers