BRIDGE EXAMS

Each candidate who submits an Application for Bridging Courses will be considered individually on the basis of their completed undergraduate studies. Bridge exams are divided into 3 categories, namely: a) Basic Courses, b) Courses on the Basics of Physical Training, c) Sports-Specific Courses.

Candidates who can apply for bridge exams for enrolment in the postgraduate study programme Physical Education must come from related fields:

1. University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, course of study: Applied Kinesiology (candidates enrolled up to the academic year 2019/2020)
2. University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sports, course of study: Kinesiology and Sports Training
3. University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, course of study: Sports Training
4. Study courses of the Faculties of Education (University of Primorska, University of Ljubljana, University of Maribor) (Primary Teacher Education, Preschool Education, Pedagogy, Social Pedagogy, The Two-Subject Teacher, Special and Rehabilitation Pedagogy, Speech and Language Therapy and Surdopedagogy, Art Pedagogy)

Applicants who do not need bridge exams are those coming from the University of Primorska, the Faculty of Health Sciences, the undergraduate study programme Kinesiology (candidates enrolled since the academic year 2019/2020) and the University of Ljubljana, the Faculty of Sports, the undergraduate study programme Physical Education.

a) Basic Courses:

Anatomy (6 ECTS)

Course holder: Full Prof. Dr. Dean Ravnik

• Study literature: Ravnik, D., Kocjan, A. Funkcionalna anatomija za študente Aplikativne kineziologije. Založba Univerze na Primorskem, 2018.
• The exam dates are published in the VIS system. For further information, please contact the Faculty Student Office: referat@fvz.upr.si. Instructions on how to apply for the exam can be read on the Faculty’s website: https://fvz.upr.si/diferencialni-izpiti/

Physiology (6 ECTS)

Course holder: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mihaela Jurdana

Students who take a bridge exam in Physiology must complete the following obligations:

• The prerequisite for taking the exam is an oral presentation of a seminar paper. As regards the topic of your seminar paper and presentation date, please contact Asst. Prof. Ano Petelin at e-mail: ana.petelin@upr.si
• Study materials: Jurdana, Mihaela. Fiziologija: učbenik za študente zdravstvenih ved. Koper: Založba Univerze na Primorskem, 2020.
• After you successfully present your seminar paper, you can register for the exam. The exam dates are published in the VIS system. For further information, please contact the Faculty Student Office: referat@fvz.upr.si. Instructions on how to apply for the exam can be read on the Faculty’s website: https://fvz.upr.si/diferencialni-izpiti/

Biomechanics (6 ECTS)

Course holder: Asst. Prof. Dr. Jure Pražnikar

• The prerequisite for taking the exam is to pass the practical pre-examination.
• Study materials: Supej, Matej. Učbenik za študente Fakultete za šport – Biomehanika 1.
• After you successfully pass the pass the pre-examination, you can register for the exam. The exam dates are published in the VIS system. For further information, please contact the Faculty Student Office: referat@fvz.upr.si. Instructions on how to apply for the exam can be read on the Faculty’s website: https://fvz.upr.si/diferencialni-izpiti/

b) Courses on the Basics of Physical Training:

Strength and Conditioning Basics (3 ECTS)

Course holder: Asst. Prof. Dr. Jernej Rošker

• The prerequisite for taking the exam is to pass the theoretical pre-examination on the subject of training methods, strength, endurance, speed, flexibility and movement coordination.
• Study materials: Handouts; 1. Škof, B. (2016). Šport po meri otrok in mladostnikov, Fakulteta za šport, Ljubljana., 2. Ušaj, A. (2012). Temelji športne vadbe, Fakulteta za šport, Ljubljana., 3. Zatsiorsky, V., and Kraemer, W. (2006). Science and Practice of Strength Training (2nd edition). Human Kinetics, Champaigne.
• After you successfully pass the pre-examination, you can register for the exam. The exam dates are published in the VIS system. For further information, please contact the Faculty Student Office: referat@fvz.upr.si. Instructions on how to apply for the exam can be read on the Faculty’s website: https://fvz.upr.si/diferencialni-izpiti/

The Basics of Motion Analysis (3 ECTS)

Course holder: Full Prof. Dr. Nejc Šarabon

• The prerequisite for taking the exam is to pass the practical pre-examination on the following contents: motor skills testing (agility, endurance, strength, power, speed, hitrost, flexibility, balance), fitness tests for the elderly and the basics of clinical examination (the basics of posture examination, joint flexibility). The pre-examination requires the student to demonstrate their skills in carrying out fitness tests, where the emphasis is put on communication and the provision of appropriate instructions to participants.
• Study materials: 1. Kozinc, Ž., Šarabon, N. (2021). Osnove analize gibanja (the textbook is in preparation and will be available from summer 2021). Založba Univerze na Primorskem. 2. Jakovljević, M., Hlebš, S. (1993). Meritve gibljivosti sklepov ter dolžin in obsegov udov. Ljubljana. 3. Knudson, D.V., Morrison, C.S. (2002). Qualitative analysis of human movement (2nd edition). Champain Il: Human Kinetics. 4. ACSM (2014). ACSM` s guidelines for exercises testing and prescription (9th edition). Philadelphia: Walters Kluwer Health. 5. Heyward, V.H. (2010). Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription (6th edition). Champain Il: Human Kinetics.
• After you successfully pass the pre-examination, you can register for the exam. The exam dates are published in the VIS system. For further information, please contact the Faculty Student Office: referat@fvz.upr.si. Instructions on how to apply for the exam can be read on the Faculty’s website: https://fvz.upr.si/diferencialni-izpiti/

Basic Motorics (3 ECTS)

Course holder: Asst. Prof. Dr. Jernej Rošker

• The prerequisite for taking the exam is to pass the theoretical-practical pre-examination, which tests the student’s knowledge of the basic terminology on positions and basic movements of the human body, planes and axes of movement, elementary/natural forms of movement, gymnastic exercises and elementary games.
• Study materials: Handouts; 1. Pistotnik, B. (2008). Gibalna abeceda. Ljubljana: Fakulteta za šport., 2. Pistotnik, B. (2011). Osnove gibanja v športu. Ljubljana: Fakulteta za šport., 3. Škof, B. (2016). Šport po meri otrok in mladostnikov. Ljubljana: Fakulteta za šport.
• After you successfully pass the pre-examination, you can register for the exam. The exam dates are published in the VIS system. For further information, please, contact the Faculty Student Office: referat@fvz.upr.si. Instructions on how to apply for the exam can be read on the Faculty’s website: https://fvz.upr.si/diferencialni-izpiti/

 c) Sports-Specific Courses:

Gymnastics (3 ECTS)

Course holder: Full Prof. Dr. Nejc Šarabon

• The prerequisite for taking the exam is to pass the pre-examination on the following contents: WOMEN:any composition with the basic elements on the floor, balance beam, uneven bars and vault. MEN: any composition with the basic elements on the floor, parallel bars, horizontal bar and vault+.
• Study materials: 1. Novak, D., Kovač, M., Čuk, I. (2008). Gimnastična abeceda. Ljubljana: Fakulteta za šport, Inštitut za šport., 2. Čuk, I., Bučar Pajek, M., Bolkovič. T., Jakše B., Bricelj, A. (2017). Športna gimnastika z ritmično izraznostjo. Ljubljana: Fakulteta za šport, Inštitut za šport.
• After you successfully pass the pre-examination in women’s/men’s gymnastics, you can register for the exam. The exam dates are published in the VIS system. For further information, please, contact the Faculty Student Office: referat@fvz.upr.si. Instructions on how to apply for the exam can be read on the Faculty’s website: https://fvz.upr.si/diferencialni-izpiti/

Track and Field (3 ECST)

Course holder: Asst. Prof. Dr. Jernej Rošker

• The prerequisite for taking the exam is to successfully demonstrate 10 selected track and field elements (all elements of the runner’s alphabet, low start and sprint running, high jump with the overstepping technique, long jump with the elementary technique, the shot put with the glide technique, and a ball throw with a 10 step run up).
• Study materials: Handouts; 1. Čoh, M. (2002) Atletika. Ljubljana: Fakulteta za šport, Inštitut za šport., 2. Emberšič, D. (2003). Atletika – meti: tehnika in metodika, Fakulteta za šport, Inštitut za šport, Ljubljana., 3. Škof, B, Tomažin, K, Dolenc, A, Marcina, P, Čoh, M, Pori, M. (2006). Atletski praktikum : didaktični vidiki poučevanja osnovnih atletskih disciplin. Ljubljana: Fakulteta za šport, Inštitut za kineziologijo.
• After you successfully pass the pre-examination, you can register for the exam. The exam dates are published in the VIS system. For further information, please, contact the Faculty Student Office: referat@fvz.upr.si. Instructions on how to apply for the exam can be read on the Faculty’s website: https://fvz.upr.si/diferencialni-izpiti/

Swimming and Water Rescue Basics (3 ECTS)

Course holder: Asst. Prof. Dr. Matej Plevnik

• The prerequisite for taking the exam is to pass the practical pre-examination: (1) demonstrating mastery of the three basic swimming techniques, swimming for 50 metres with starts and turns, (2) swimming a 200-metre freestyle in under 5 minutes, and (3) swimming 25 metres underwater.
• Study materials: 1. Kapus et al. (2011). Plavanje: učenje: slovenska šola plavanja za novo tisočletje: učbenik za učence-študente, učitelje-profesorje, trenerje in starše. 2. Kapus et al. (2004). Reševanje iz vode, aktivna varnost in prva pomoč: slovenska šola reševanja iz vode.
• After you successfully pass the pre-examination, you can register for the exam. The exam dates are published in the VIS system. For further information, please, contact the Faculty Student Office: referat@fvz.upr.si. Instructions on how to apply for the exam can be read on the Faculty’s website: https://fvz.upr.si/diferencialni-izpiti/

The Basic Goals of the Study Programme:

The main objective of the programme is to educate a physical education teacher as an independent professional capable of using their acquired knowledge when working independently or as part of a team in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the physical education process at all levels of the educational process.

Besides the fundamental course-specific professional knowledge determined by the content of the educational programmes’ syllabi, a physical education teacher will acquire the fundamental pedagogical, psychological, and didactic knowledge necessary for efficient teaching and work in the education system. Such a professional will be aware of their professional identity; after the conclusion of their Master’s studies, they will opt for employment in the field of their professional qualification or for the continuation of their education by enrolling in third cycle studies.

The purpose of the study programme is also to encourage Master’s graduates to strive toward constant lifelong learning, professional upskilling and training, as well as toward critically introducing new professional and scientific findings from the interdisciplinary field of education and teaching, the didactics of physical education, kinesiology, the theory of sports and training, and healthcare into everyday practice in the framework of educational processes and programmes.

The graduate shall acquire the following general competences:

1. the ability to use the basic principles and procedures of planning, implementation and evaluation for tackling the challenges of the teaching process in practice when teaching by considering the characteristics of developmental psychology;
2. information literacy and the ability to adapt the methods of knowledge transfer;
3. the ability to act autonomously in the field of the management and organisation of educational and professional programmes;
4. the ability to develop new knowledge and care for their own professional development and learning;
5. the ability to master organisational and administrative tasks in relation to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the teaching process and following the legislation;
6. the ability and the skill to communicate, especially with children, their parents and other stakeholders in the pedagogical process, including in a foreign language;
7. the ability to conduct professional autonomous work and team work, including research work, at the national and international levels, in the field of physical education and related interdisciplinary sciences;
8. the ability to co-operate with others in the working and social environments, and respect for individual and intercultural specificities;
9. commitment to ethics and a developed sense of professionalism;
10. general managerial and mentorship abilities.

Course-specific competences are the following:

1. awareness of the significance of the anthropological background of the physical activity of children and adolescents;
2. mastering the basic principles and procedures involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the physical education process;
3. knowing the principles of general didactics of the physical education process and the didactics of individual sports;
4. qualification for cross-curricular and interdisciplinary work;
5. consideration of the developmental characteristics and individual differences among students when encouraging physical development and the development of motor skills;
6. ability to establish an optimal teaching environment by using different teaching methods and organisational strategies which build an encouraging environment for the implementation of physical education contents;
7. identifying students with special needs (including talented students) and adapting to their specificities in co-operation with other teachers and professional services;
8. ability to check and assess the students’ motor skills and knowledge as part of the Physical Education course, and preparing feedback and recommendations;
9. qualification for following the physical development and the development of motor skills of children and adolescents;
10. qualification for participating in developmental research projects intended for the improvement of the educational process;
11. methodological qualification for research work in pedagogical fields (collecting, processing and interpreting data);
12. awareness of the significance of lifelong learning and ongoing education, and care for one’s own personal and professional growth and development.

The field of physical education is not limited to managing school lessons in sports and physical education alone, but also includes: the promotion of health and a healthy lifestyle, advising children and young people on how to improve the level of their mental and physical abilities and general physical capabilities, co-operating with parents, including modern guidelines in direct pedagogical work, participating in the development of the discipline, scientific and research work in this field, and implementing school policy at the local, national, and international levels.