Overview

The module aims to enable students to acquire and develop; Athletics 1. Personal performance in a variety of – track events, throws and jumps 2. Officiating – measuring, timing etc. 3. Safe progressions for the development of safe and effective technique 1. Gymnastics 1. Personal performance - travelling, balance, partner work and basic vaulting 2. Safety - hazards and risk 3. Safe progressions for the development of safe and effective technique General 4. Provide experiences in order to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the requirements and applications of Athletics and Gymnastics within the curriculum (literacy, numeracy etc.)

Practical activity will be supported by further reading, accessible on Black board and reflective follow-up consistent with developing good practice. Also of importance will be the generic personal qualities of awareness, judgement and attitude, which allow individuals to operate safely within a group, in potentially dangerous situations. Each area of activity will focus on competitive, creative and technical issues. Students will be encouraged to acquire a coaching qualification in one of the two activities

Assessment Strategy

-threshold --D / 40%>To pass this module at the lower level of achievement, students need to demonstrate an adequate awareness of safety and technique in performing a variety of skills related to athletics and gymnastics. Most technical elements are met to a an adequate standard. There will likely be a wide range in the execution of some elements

-good -To achieve a C- grade, students need to demonstrate a good awareness of safety and technique in performing a variety of skills related to athletics and gymnastics. Most technical elements are met to a good standard; there may be a wide range in the execution of some elements

-excellent -To achieve a A grade and above, students need to demonstrate a critical awareness of safety and demonstrate clear and excellent technique in performing a variety of skills related to athletics and gymnastics. Most technical elements are met to a an excellent standard. Execution of elements will demonstrated at a very high level.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic pedagogical principles of assessment for learning in child centred approaches to teaching Gymnastics.

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic pedagogical principles of assessment for learning in child centred approaches to teaching Athletics.

• Perform effectively and safely as an individual and as a member of a group in both activities.