Physical Education (WW-NM)

third cycle degree programmes, postgraduate programmes

Knowledge The graduates of Physical Education with a specialty as a teacher – coach have gained an extensive and organized knowledge of the biological, psychological and social aspects with regard to all stages of human development. They know and comprehend the basic rights and obligations of a physical education teacher and a sports coach. The graduates have knowledge in the area of the design and implementation of sports training for children, adolescents and adults. They have knowledge regarding the practical application of teaching principles and detailed methodology in pedagogical practice and sports and recreational activities as well as use of diagnostic tests applicable in the professional practice of a teacher and a sports coach. The graduates have gained an organized and advanced knowledge in the area of designing the path of their professional development and advancement. Skills The graduates of the teacher-coach program possess and present technical and tactic skills in the area of team and individual sports. They are capable of efficiently conducting physical activities in the field of a variety of forms of physical activity, can assess the level of fitness and skills and abilities of children and can adapt the style of teaching to the level of perception, age and abilities of participants. The graduates can develop a program of sport and recreational activities to cater for the needs of a specific group of participants and develop an original program in the area of health education, physical education and sports. The graduates are capable of independently stating the goals of teaching of sports and recreation activities, depending on the needs and the conditions of the environment, climatic and conditions of the available facilities, and can keep records of their teaching work. On the basis of knowledge of research methodology, they are able to provide diagnostic examination and evaluation in physical education and is able to combine the application of adequate equipment in the research and teaching with the ability to follow safety rules and regulations. They have acquired a foreign language at the B2+ level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are able to use the language in the field of physical education and are able to continue self-learning and personal development. Competences The graduates of Physical Education program with a specialization as a teacher – coach have the qualifications of a class 2. coach in a selected sport discipline and are prepared to fulfill the educational, teaching and supervisory roles of a physical education teacher in all types of schools and in clubs and sports organizations. In addition, the graduates are trained to perform duties in cultural centers, sports centers, educational institutions (on a commune and local government scale) and in the public administration sector in cooperation with sport organizations and associations as well as can run their businesses. Class 2. coaches have the ability and rights to plan, organize, run and control the training processes in a specific sport discipline and are prepared to conduct classes in sports clubs and classes in the school sport and sport of disabled people. The graduates can communicate and apply techniques of listening and empathic understanding, as well as apply an efficient and creative solution of conditions. They have the ability to express their feelings in the circumstances of social interaction and demonstrate the characteristics of a reflective practice. The graduates understand the need for continuous improvement in the field of qualifications and professional competences and are aware of the importance of motivation, regularity and diligence in the cognitive activity of the teacher – sport coach and subject of educational impact. They have acquired the skills of a professional teacher and in the development of physical culture to the level that enables them to learn independently and to continue learning at a higher level so as to be able to obtain higher professional degrees.

Visit the following page for details on admission procedures: https://irk.po.edu.pl/