| CODE | PHE5109 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Evolution of Physical Education and Sport | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute for Physical Education and Sport | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit gives an overview of the evolution of physical education and sport within a historical perspective; how sport changed from ancient civilizations including the Hellenic, Roman and Medieval eras, followed by the analysis of how the industrial revolution impacted the development of sport as we know it today. An analysis of amateur and professional status, and what historical factors led to the prevalence of professional sport in modern society will ensue. This study-unit will also focus on how the curricular subject of PE evolved as from the emergence of education in the 19th century. Physical Education developed in the 19th century due to the increase in importance of education in society and because some schools added sport activities into their daily schedules. Also, Sports in the 19th century were incorporated into school, military, and work environments. Influence of the works of various scholars and educators such as Johann H.Pestalozzi, Freidrich W.A. Froebel; and F. Nachtegall in the 18th Century and others such as T. D. Wood (1910) linking health to education; J.F. Williams鈥� 鈥楾he Principles of PE鈥� (1907); C. Mc Cloy鈥檚 鈥楶hilosophical Bases for Physical Education鈥� (1940); and JB Nash鈥檚 鈥楶hysical Education: Interpretation and Objectives鈥� (1948) are all key to the evolution of the subject. In view of the changes happening in society at large and in education systems, the contemporary developments of PE are explored. Study-Unit Aims: This study-unit intends to support students in developing their knowledge and understanding of historical matters in relation to PE and Sport. Having a basic knowledge of the development of sports and PE throughout the different historical era will help them grasp better and be more knowledgeable about 'where we are coming from' as regards to being PE teachers and/or Sport professionals. The study-unit also aims at investigating the past and present positions of the subject in recent years together with its learning outcomes and what it tries to achieve. Redefining the subject could be the way forward as an interesting perspective for the future of the subject. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the role and function of sport in different historical eras; - Analyse how different historical periods had an impact upon PE and sports; - Demonstrate knowledge of the development of the subject in the western world as well as from a local perspective; - Analyze the role of money in sport and what social aspects led to sport becoming a major business in modern society; - Describe major technological advancements in sport; - Demonstrate an understanding about the role of GPS in monitoring training load; - Distinguish between internal and external load; - Demonstrate knowledge about using technology to monitor athletes鈥� wellness; - Demonstrate awareness about health and fitness applications; - Demonstrate understanding in using video analysis to provide instant feedback. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Critically analyze the status of PE and sport in the local context through their knowledge of its evolution; - Deploy relevant knowledge and research on the evolution of PE for the benefit of children and young people participating in the PE programs; - Use and analyse data from a GPS system; - Generate workload reports; - Design and implement a Google form questionnaire to monitor athletes鈥� wellness. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Lawson, H.A. (2018) (Editor) Redesigning Physical Education: An Equity Agenda in which every child matters. London:Routledge. - Mechikoff R. A. (2019) A history and philosophy of Sport and Physical Education: from ancient civilization to the modern world (7th Ed). Boston: McGraw-Hill. Supplementary Readings: - Bugeja, L. (2013) Agon: Gabra ta' Studji dwar l-Isport matul iz-zmien. Gudja: Guttenburg Press. - Freeman W.H. (2001) Physical Education in a Changing Society (6th Ed.) Boston: Allyn & Bacon. - Kirk, D. (2010) Physical Education Futures. London: Routledge. - Kirk, D., Macdonald, D., & O鈥橲ullivan, M. (Editors) (2006) The Handbook of Physical Education. Sage: Los Angeles. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Group Learning | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Karl Attard John Falzon Lara Tonna (Co-ord.) |
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