This micro-credential is suitable for students who need to complete the required area of study Aesthetic and Expressive Activities  to meet the registration requirements set down in the Teaching Council Regulation for Physical Education.

 

The purpose of this module is to develop physical education teachers that are confident in the subject content of dance and gymnastics and demonstrate effectively, and plan safe, enjoyable meaningful educational Physical Activity experiences.

 

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

• Analyse and evaluate dance and gymnastics skills and performance.
• Examine the nature of dance and gymnastics in a range of contexts including the Physical Education curriculum and in local communities.
• Apply and evaluate relevant Curriculum Model as a strategy to engage and sustain student learning.
• Use digital resources as part of developing personal and group performance targets and pedagogical approaches specific to dance and gymnastics that will develop pupils’ technological literacy. (Digital Skills)
• Value working with others as a principle of caring for others.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the aesthetic and expressive nature of dance and gymnastics.
• Critically reflect on their own learning experiences in dance and gymnastics as part of an integrated and culturally sensitive approach to education. (Global Citizenship)
• Demonstrate fundamental movement skills of dance and gymnastics.
• Create and perform dance and gymnastic sequences.