2023
Play and Motor Development in Childhood
Name: Play and Motor Development in Childhood
Code: DES13940M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Human Kinetics
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Knowing/understanding the:
1.Fundamental aspects of child motor development (CMD) using a systemic and ecological approach to human development
2.Importance of play in childrens daily life and its effects on learning and development
3.Quality and safety criteria of play spaces for children
4.Educational potential of outdoor spaces
5.Importance of risky play for children's development
6.Effects of physical activity (PA) on children's health and the promotion of active lifestyles
7.Role of Physical Education (PE) in the context of health education
8.Instruments of observation of play and assessment of the CMD and the educational environment
Master basic skills of:
9. Observation and evaluation of childrens play and motor development
10.Conception of activities to promote childrens PA and of motor skills from an inclusive perspective
1.Fundamental aspects of child motor development (CMD) using a systemic and ecological approach to human development
2.Importance of play in childrens daily life and its effects on learning and development
3.Quality and safety criteria of play spaces for children
4.Educational potential of outdoor spaces
5.Importance of risky play for children's development
6.Effects of physical activity (PA) on children's health and the promotion of active lifestyles
7.Role of Physical Education (PE) in the context of health education
8.Instruments of observation of play and assessment of the CMD and the educational environment
Master basic skills of:
9. Observation and evaluation of childrens play and motor development
10.Conception of activities to promote childrens PA and of motor skills from an inclusive perspective
Contents
1. Child motor development (CMD): a systemic and ecological approach; stages of CMD; perceptual-motor development; development of motor skills and abilities
2. Children's play and life routines: Types of children's play and their evolution; the importance of play in children's development; play in children's life routines
3. The quality and safety of play spaces and play equipment for children: Quality and safety criteria; the educational potential of outdoor spaces; risky play
4. Physical Education (PE), children's health and health education: Effects of PA on children's health; the role of PE on health education; play and sports practices in children's lives
5. Observation and evaluation of children's' play and CMD
6. Play and CMD in the pedagogical intervention: Promoting play behaviors, motor competence, physical activity and health; adaptations for inclusive contexts; assessment of the educational environment
2. Children's play and life routines: Types of children's play and their evolution; the importance of play in children's development; play in children's life routines
3. The quality and safety of play spaces and play equipment for children: Quality and safety criteria; the educational potential of outdoor spaces; risky play
4. Physical Education (PE), children's health and health education: Effects of PA on children's health; the role of PE on health education; play and sports practices in children's lives
5. Observation and evaluation of children's' play and CMD
6. Play and CMD in the pedagogical intervention: Promoting play behaviors, motor competence, physical activity and health; adaptations for inclusive contexts; assessment of the educational environment
Teaching Methods
Theoretical-practical classes: Oral presentation; analysis and discussion of supporting texts; group discussion and participatory debate on topics with a more reflective orientation; participation of guests; watching and discussing videos; visit to an outdoor space for children; individual and/or group research guided by the professor.
Moodle will be used to allow students access to documentation and pedagogical resources used in classes, bibliography and work proposals for evaluation.
Continuous assessment:
- Group work with oral presentation and discussion (70%). Research, analysis and reflection on one of the themes covered in class. The selection of themes must be diverse to cover a wide range of contents.
- Worksheets carried out during classes or related to the covered topics (30%).
Final assessment regime: Written (50%) and oral (50%) exam.
Moodle will be used to allow students access to documentation and pedagogical resources used in classes, bibliography and work proposals for evaluation.
Continuous assessment:
- Group work with oral presentation and discussion (70%). Research, analysis and reflection on one of the themes covered in class. The selection of themes must be diverse to cover a wide range of contents.
- Worksheets carried out during classes or related to the covered topics (30%).
Final assessment regime: Written (50%) and oral (50%) exam.
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