Main Field of Study and progress level:
Sport Education: First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Education
Established by: Head of Department of Education, 2022-09-16
Revised by: Head of Department of Education, 2022-09-16
Contents
Sport pedagogy is a scientific discipline in which knowledge is created about the processes through which the human being is being formed and changed under social, cultural and historical circumstances within the field of sports. The sport pedagogy field deals with, for example, various aspects of upbringing, socialisation, education, learning, teaching, governance, organisation and leadership or other processes. Questions can be raised, for example, about how and why certain values, knowledge and skills are developed, how and why they are maintained, and how they vary within and between generations, groups and individuals.
The course applies cultural, historical, sociological, political and pedagogical perspectives on Nordic outdoor life. In focus is basic knowledge and understanding about trends and traditions in outdoor life in Scandinavia and particularly Sweden. The course also direct focuses on how to plan, organize and carry out safe outdoor recreation activities.
Expected learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the students should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
understand trends and traditions in Swedish outdoor life from a cultural, historical, sociological, political, and educational perspective
understand and discuss constraints and opportunities for outdoor life in urban areas
Skills and ability
plan, organise and execute traditional Swedish outdoor recreation activities
demonstrate safe and effective outdoor techniques in various settings
Values and attitudes
discuss and use outdoor education methods, models and concepts as a means of increasing and developing physical skills as well as interpersonal- and ecological relationships.
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements
Form of instruction
The course is given in English. Teaching takes place in the form of lectures, seminars, and excursions. The subject of the written assignment must be approved by the course teacher and be within the scope of the course.
Examination modes
The course is examined through the following examinations:
Two individual oral seminars (Fail/Pass)
Two obligatory excursions (Fail/Pass)
One individual written assignment (Fail/Pass/Pass with distinction)
All compulsory assignments must have received the grade Pass in order to get the course grade Pass. In order to have the course grade Pass with distinction all assignments must have received the grade pass and the individual written assignment have been graded with Pass with distinction.
In cases where tests or compulsory teaching elements cannot be repeated in accordance with current rules for re-tests and re-practice, it can instead be replaced by another task. The scope and content of such information shall be in reasonable proportion to the missed mandatory element
For each examining part of the course is a regular examination given with a second re-examination within two months after the regular examination. For examinations performed in May and June is the first re-examination offered within three months of the regular examination. In addition to this is a third re-examination given within a year after the end of the course. Examination based on the same course plan as the regular examination is guaranteed within two years after the earlier course- plan has ceased to be valid or the course is no longer given (see rules for grades and examination on basic and advanced level, Dnr: FS 1.1.2-553-14). A student who has failed two tests for a course or a part of a course is entitled to have another examiner appointed after a written request to the head of department.
Existence of examining elements is indicated in the schedule. All existing teaching can provide support for examination.
Deviations from the form of examination in the course plan can be made for a student who has pedagogical support due to disabilities. Individual adjustment of the examination form shall be considered based on the student's needs. The examination form is adjusted within the framework of the expected learning outcomes of the course plan. After a request from the student shall the course coordinator, in consultation with the examiner, quickly decide on the adjusted form of examination. The decision is then to be reported to the student.
Transfer of credits
In order to transfer credits to a corresponding course at Umeå University, students have the right to submit previous education or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired in the profession for evaluation. Application for transfer of credits is submitted to the Student Centre / Examinations. More information on transfer of credits is available on Umeå University's student website, www.student.umu.se, and the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 6). A refusal for transfer of credits may be appealed against (Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 12) to the University Appeals Board. This applies whether the entire application or part of the application for transfer of credits is refused.
Other regulations
Participating in the course may require costs for the participants as the course will be held at places outside the university area that will need overnight stay. The participants are expected to have appropriate equipment for outdoor activities.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
