MODULE 3

Health, body and movement in pedagogical practice: 7 ECTS points

The module will focus on subjects such as health, physcial ability, nutrition, movement, sports, water activities, dance and play. In these contexts, the social educator is an important, skilled professional who by means of his/her knowledge, skills, practical abilities and general reflection can initiate learning processes, which will encourage immediate health and well-being as well as a long-term motivation for a healthy lifestyle.

The module will focus on:

• Physical activities such as play, games, dance, swimming and other water activities.
• Motivating and encouraging physical activities.
• Fitness training, movement exercise and theory of training.
• The importance of body expression in relation to health.
• Learning through aesthetics and creativity.

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge of:

• The pedagogical opportunities in relation to physical activities.
• How do physical activities increase body-consciousness, state of health and need for physical activity and expression?

Skills in:

• Carrying out physical activities.
• Organizing learning activities in consideration of physiological, health and social conditions.

Competencies in:

• Understanding the importance of physical as well as creative processes in relation to human development and life conditions.
• Substantiating and expressing health; the potentials of educational movement, experience, culture and health.