Content
- Lectures: 20 hours
- Seminar: 15 hours
- Exercises 10 hours
- Independent work: 45 hours
Subject carrier
Description
1) The role of psychology in pedagogical work of teachers.
2) Psychological development in middle and late childhood and adolescence.
3) Learning. a) Conceptions of learning. b) Theoretical approaches to learning
and their application in the classroom. c) Learning forms focusing on
psychomotor and social learning. 4) Understanding the relationship between
maturation and learning; the neurophysiological basis of learning; factors of
successful school learning. 5) Individual differences among students.
a) Cognitive, motivational, emotional and social differences in their impact on
school development and performance. b) Students with special needs. 6)
Motivation. a) Different theoretical approaches to understanding motivation;
types of motivation with emphasis on characteristics of intrinsic motivation
(interests and emotions). b) Methods of motivating and promoting interest and
positive attitudes towards physical activity. c) Goal setting. d) Some aspects
of motivation related to the work of physical education teacher: theory of
self-determination, goal orientations, motivational climate, attributions in
physical education (PE). 7) Psychosocial relationships at school. a) The
importance of the student relationship with teachers and peers. b) The classroom
climate and the role of teacher in fostering appropriate interpersonal
relationships and social acceptance of students in the classroom. 8) Importance
of physical activity in developing students’ self-concept; ways to encouraging
students’ self-perceptions during PE classes. 9) Communication skills of
teachers. a) Effective ways of communication with students. b) The importance of
providing relevant feedback. c) Classroom management. d) Effective conflict
resolution. 10) Promoting healthy psychological development and personal growth
through PE and school sport. a) Positive effects of physical activity on mental
health and well-being of children and adolescents. b) Certain harmful behaviors
and unhealthy practices in youth sport.
