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Physical Education

Code 18035
Year 1
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 7
Workload T(15H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area Didática da Educação Física
Entry requirements n.a
Learning outcomes Develop study skills and integrate knowledge related to the teaching and assessment of Physical Education.
Understand the framework of professional intervention in the teaching of Physical Education at the lower and upper secondary education
levels (2nd cycle, 3rd cycle, and secondary school).
Study the historical and theoretical foundations of Physical Education, identifying the factors that influence the teaching and learning
process.
Develop skills in lesson planning and design, based on criteria that promote meaningful learning.
Apply effective classroom management practices and strategies to address misbehavior and optimize task organization.
Assess the effectiveness of Physical Education teaching by using appropriate feedback and applying different types and criteria of
evaluation.
Reflect on the future of Physical Education within the Educational System.
Syllabus 1. Fundamentals of PE
1.1. History and Theory of PE
1.2. Nature of learning in PE and influencing factors
2. Didactic Treatment of Teaching Content
2.1. Planning in Physical Education and criteria for meaningful learning
2.2. Criteria for designing exercises
2.3. Organization by education levels
2.4. The importance of pedagogical content knowledge
2.5. Models, Styles, and Teaching Strategies
3. Classroom Management and Effectiveness
3.1. Routines, rules, safety
3.2. Strategies for dealing with misbehavior
3.3. Time, space, and material management
3.4. Exercise organization
4. Instruction, Observation, Intervention, and Teaching Quality
4.1. Role and moments of instruction
4.2. Feedback and its role in learning
4.3. Use of errors and teaching optimization factors
5. Assessment in Physical Education
5.1. Types, purposes, and criteria of assessment
5.2. Construction of recording grids
6. Practical Applications and Future Challenges
Main Bibliography Carreiro da Costa, F., Cloes, M., & González Valeiro, M. (2005). The art and science of teaching in physical education and sport: Homage
to Maurice Piéron. Faculdade de Motricidade Humana.
Dyson, B., & Casey, A. (2016). Cooperative learning in physical education and physical activity: A practical introduction. Routledge.
Ferraz, R., Branquinho, L., Sortwell, A., Teixeira, J.E., Forte, P., & Marinho, D.A. (2023) Teaching models in physical education: current and
future perspectives. Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 19 (1). https://doi.org/10.26773/mjssm.230307
Kirk, D. (2010). Physical education futures. Routledge.
Pill, S., Gambles, E., & Griffin, L. (2023). Teaching games and sport for understanding. Routledge.
Metzler, M. W. (2017). Instructional models for physical education. Routledge.
Rink, J. E. (2014). Teaching physical education for learning (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Rosado, A., & Mesquita, I. (2011). Pedagogia do desporto. Edições FMH-UTL.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The evaluation is directly related to the content taught and reflects the need to articulate theory and practice.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-09-23

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