Course

Developmental Gymnastics and Movement Education

Faculty
Science and Technology
Department
Sport Science
Course code
SPSC 5397
Credits
3.00
Semester length
2 weeks
Max class size
25
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course focuses on fundamental movement patterns, rhythmic and acrobatic gymnastics, and learners' development of a robust movement vocabulary. Using movement education theory and resources, this course provides students with the knowledge and experience necessary to plan and teach developmental-level gymnastics and/or movement education across various contexts. This course is open to students of all physical abilities. Inclusive approaches to movement education and physical literacy are central themes. Participation in and planning of physical education and health activities are course requirements. This course is open to students of all physical abilities.
Course content
  • Historical overview of physical literacy and the current knowledge structure of various gymnastics forms
    • Origins of gymnastics and the role of gymnastics in society
    • Sport for life
    • Long-term development
    • Movement framework (concepts, elements, categories)
  • Physical literacy and dynamic system considerations in movement education
    • Individual dimensions: affective, cognitive, and psychomotor
    • Task complexity and structure
    • Environmental considerations
  • Fundamental movement patterns
    • Statics
    • Landings
    • Locomotions
    • Rotations
    • Swing
    • Spring
    • Projection and reception
  • Introduction to other forms of movement education or gymnastics
    • Parkour
    • Rhythmic
    • Acrobatic
    • Laban's movement framework
  • Pedagogical strategies for effective instruction of gymnastics or movement education for all grades
    • Managerial strategies
    • Instructional strategies
    • Assessment of movement
    • Error detection and correction
    • Space and time management
    • Developmentally appropriate progressions
    • Differentiated instruction (accommodating learning needs)
    • Curricular considerations for all grades
    • Student-centred learning
  • Risk Management
    • Safe landing methods
    • Handling and setting up equipment
    • Spotting and no-spotting approaches
    • Progressive skill development
    • Warm up and cool down
    • Flexibility development
    • Class supervision
Learning activities

Classroom time will be used for experiential learning, practical application, peer teaching, video observation, inquiry-based learning, and lectures. 

Means of assessment

Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:

Practice teaching  10-40%
Unit or lesson plan development  0-30%
Resource manual 0-30%
Participation 10-20%
Assignments 0-30%
Total 100%

This is a letter-graded course. 

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Describe appropriate pedagogical strategies for effective, inclusive, and safe instruction of gymnastics and/or movement education for grades K-12;
  • Teach progressions in select gymnastics and/or movement education tasks as they relate to the development of physical literacy;
  • Utilize physical literacy assessments to evaluate progress in gymnastics and other movement education activities;
  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of specific safety and risk management concerns associated with teaching gymnastics and/or movement education activities;
  • Create lesson plans and unit plans for teaching developmental-level gymnastics and/or movement education.
Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. 

Requisites

Prerequisites

Enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education.

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers to Other Institutions

Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.

Institution Transfer details for SPSC 5397
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

There are no course offerings this semester.