1. General information
Course:
MOTOR SKILLS AND HEALTH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Code:
47301
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
302 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
102 - FACULTY OF EDUCATION OF CIUDAD REAL
Group(s):
24
26
Year:
1
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
ANDREA HERNÁNDEZ MARTÍNEZ
- Group(s):
24
26
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Edificio Lorenzo Luzuriaga 3.02
DIDÁCTICA DE LA EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA, ARTÍSTICA Y MÚSICA
3238
andrea.hernandez@uclm.es
Information will be provided at the beginning of the course on the virtual campus.
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The Motor Skills and Health in Early Childhood Education subject is located in the modular division of Basic Training, within the module of Childhood, Health and Nutrition, in the subject of Physical Education I, with 6 compulsory credits, which is taught in the first year of the first semester. This subject serves as a basis and complements the subject of Curricular Design and Development in Physical Education and Early Childhood Education, of 6 compulsory credits taught in the second semester of the third year of the degree, which is located in the Didactic and Disciplinary modular division, within the module of Music, Plastic and Corporal Expression, and the subject Physical Education II.
We should know that from gestation, birth and up to 6 years of age, we find ourselves in a vital moment of the human being, where the succession of events is so rapid that, from the educational point of view, we cannot waste time, since a large part of the decisions taken in this first stage of life can mark the future of the person. Therefore, throughout this subject we will approach the work of Motor Skills and Health in Early Childhood Education, which goes beyond its traditional conception, where mere practice was understood as adequate, and where movement in itself and by itself, was seen as sufficient to exercise its role in terms of the benefits it has on the health and motor development of children.
Therefore, we will see how Physical Education in Infant Education must be something more than the mere proposal of motor activities of a playful nature. We are talking about the fact that through this subject we will take a step forward, in the light of the knowledge that is being poured in relation to this area of knowledge, on the way to offering children the global and integrated training they require, with the aim of educating people who have the best chances of success throughout their lives. This is why the contributions of the science of movement, as well as neuroscience itself, have contributed to shape the contents of this subject, where the motor element merges with health and cognitive aspects, in search of that idea of Physical Education that meets the real needs of the Infant Education Stage from the globality of the person.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| 1.1.4.II.01 | Know the basic principles of healthy development and behaviour. |
| 1.1.4.II.02 | Identify disorders in sleep, eating, psychomotor development, attention, and auditory and visual perception. |
| 1.1.4.II.04 | Detect emotional, nutritional and wellbeing deficiencies that hinder both the physical and psychological development of the pupils. |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| CG03 | Design and regulate learning spaces within the context of diversity that attend to the singular educational necessities of the pupils, gender equality, equity, and respect for human rights. |
| CG08 | Know the fundamentals of childhood diet and hygiene. Know the fundamentals of early attention and the foundations and development that allow one to understand psychological, learning, and personality forming processes in early childhood. |
| CT03 | Correct oral and written communication. |
| CT04 | Commitment and professional ethics. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Know how to design adequate motor tasks so as to stimulate the proper development of motor skills, as part of a group learning project. | |
| Study and recognize body control and awareness, as well as the elements of the body scheme. | |
| Identify and know how to put basic recommendations in practice that promote a healthy lifestlye in children in Early Childhood Education. | |
| Interpret and comprehend the role of the senses and perception as a resource for the knowledge, organisation, and spatiotemporal structuralisation. | |
| Utilise play as a didactic resource, as well as design learning activities based on ludic principles that allow the pupils to reach levels of physical activity that are adequate for health and proper development. | |
| Critically analyse the educational potential of Physical Education in the stage of Early Childhood Education. | |
| Analyse and interpret the motor abilities and their evolution in children of 0-6 years of age. | |
| Know the basic evaluation tests that allow one to identify possible alterations in motor development. | |
| Know the elements of the evaluation of the physical condition that allow one to identify indicators of health in children in Early Childhood Education. | |
| Know the most important elements that represent motor learning and development for children of 0-6 years of age. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Description | |
| To know the evolutionary development of children between 0 and 6 years of age, to know how to deal with motor contents in pupils of this age and to assess possible problems in the physical, affective and social areas. | |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Motor development
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Unit 2: Body control and awareness
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Unit 3: Motor skills
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Unit 4: Space and Time
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Unit 5: Coordination
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Unit 6: Habits and lifestyles in relation to physical activity. Taking care of the body
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | 1.1.4.II.01 1.1.4.II.02 1.1.4.II.04 CB03 CB04 CG03 CG08 CT03 CT04 | 0.96 | 24 | Y | N | Presentation of the theoretical contents of the subject. | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | 1.1.4.II.01 1.1.4.II.02 1.1.4.II.04 CB03 CB04 CG03 CG08 CT03 CT04 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | Y | Resolution of practical cases. Recoverable in final exam in both period, ordinary and extraordinary | |
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | 1.1.4.II.01 1.1.4.II.02 1.1.4.II.04 CB04 CG03 CG08 | 0.96 | 24 | Y | N | Practical training | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 1.1.4.II.01 1.1.4.II.02 1.1.4.II.04 CB03 CB04 CG03 CG08 CT03 CT04 | 2 | 50 | Y | Y | Work on material related to the thematic blocks of the subject. Plagiarism will be penalised. The details or requirements of this work will be available on the Virtual Campus. It is recoverable in all calls. | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 1.1.4.II.01 1.1.4.II.02 1.1.4.II.04 CB03 CB04 CG03 CG08 CT03 CT04 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | Y | Multiple-choice test, with 40 questions and 4 answer options. Recoverable. | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 1.1.4.II.01 1.1.4.II.02 1.1.4.II.04 CB03 CB04 CG03 CG08 CT03 CT04 | 1.6 | 40 | N | N | Independent study of the contents taught in the course, both theoretical and practical. | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Theoretical papers assessment | 40.00% | 40.00% | Work related to each of the thematic blocks of the subject. Continuous assessment students will carry them out in groups, while non-continuous assessment students will carry them out individually. |
| Assessment of active participation | 10.00% | 10.00% | Resolution of practical cases related to the contents of the subject. In the case of non-continuous assessment students, this activity will be included in the exam in the form of a practical case, with the same proportion in relation to the final mark for the subject (10%). |
| Final test | 50.00% | 50.00% | Final test in which students must demonstrate sufficiently the knowledge of the contents developed both in the master class and in the practical classes. Therefore, any content covered in class or information provided through the Virtual Campus will be assessed. The exercise will only be considered passed when a mark of 4 out of 10 is achieved. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:Students must hand in all assignments and reports, and pass them with at least 40% of the grade, in order to pass the course, including the theory exam (4 out of 10), which is a fundamental requirement to be able to add the rest of the sections to the grade. The course will be passed with a minimum mark of 5 points.
Students who do not complete 80% of the activities programmed in the practical classes will not be eligible for continuous assessment (see next section). -
Non-continuous evaluation:Students must obtain a minimum mark of 4 points out of 10 to pass the final exam, and must also obtain 40% of the total mark for the portfolio. The course will be passed with a minimum mark of 5 points.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
The evaluation of the extraordinary exam will follow the same criteria as those established in the ordinary exam. Those sections that the student has passed in the ordinary call, in the current academic year, will be kept. Exceptionally, marks will be kept from one year to the next as long as the course guide is not modified.
If necessary, any modification or adaptation to the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or assessment model due to the evolution of the pandemic will be documented by means of an addendum.
If necessary, any modification or adaptation to the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or assessment model due to the evolution of the pandemic will be documented by means of an addendum.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
The evaluation of the special final examination will follow the same criteria as those established in previous examinations. Those sections that the student has passed in the ordinary exam will be kept.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 2 |
| Unit 1 (de 6): Motor development | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
| Group 28: | |
| Initial date: 20-09-2022 | End date: 08-10-2022 |
| Group 26: | |
| Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 08-10-2022 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 21-09-2022 | End date: 08-10-2022 |
| Comment: The timetable may be modified depending on the pace of the class, as well as the needs that may arise, so the student will be informed as the course progresses. | |
| Unit 2 (de 6): Body control and awareness | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 10-10-2022 | End date: 20-10-2022 |
| Group 28: | |
| Initial date: 10-10-2022 | End date: 20-10-2022 |
| Group 26: | |
| Initial date: 10-10-2022 | End date: 20-10-2022 |
| Comment: The timetable may be modified depending on the pace of the class, as well as the needs that may arise, so the student will be informed as the course progresses | |
| Unit 3 (de 6): Motor skills | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 21-10-2022 | End date: 03-11-2022 |
| Group 28: | |
| Initial date: 21-10-2022 | End date: 03-11-2022 |
| Group 26: | |
| Initial date: 21-10-2022 | End date: 03-11-2022 |
| Comment: The timetable may be modified depending on the pace of the class, as well as the needs that may arise, so the student will be informed as the course progresses | |
| Unit 4 (de 6): Space and Time | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 04-11-2022 | End date: 11-11-2022 |
| Group 28: | |
| Initial date: 04-11-2022 | End date: 11-11-2022 |
| Group 26: | |
| Initial date: 04-11-2022 | End date: 11-11-2022 |
| Comment: The timetable may be modified depending on the pace of the class, as well as the needs that may arise, so the student will be informed as the course progresses | |
| Unit 5 (de 6): Coordination | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 14-11-2022 | End date: 25-11-2022 |
| Group 28: | |
| Initial date: 14-11-2022 | End date: 25-11-2022 |
| Group 26: | |
| Initial date: 14-11-2022 | End date: 25-11-2022 |
| Comment: The timetable may be modified depending on the pace of the class, as well as the needs that may arise, so the student will be informed as the course progresses | |
| Unit 6 (de 6): Habits and lifestyles in relation to physical activity. Taking care of the body | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
| Group 26: | |
| Initial date: 28-11-2022 | End date: 22-12-2022 |
| Group 24: | |
| Initial date: 28-11-2022 | End date: 22-12-2022 |
| Comment: The timetable may be modified depending on the pace of the class, as well as the needs that may arise, so the student will be informed as the course progresses | |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
| General comments about the planning: | The dates of the activities to be carried out by the student in the practical part, one for each thematic block, will be informed through the Virtual Campus. |
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