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  • Course Handout: Didactics of Physical and Sports Education

    University of Larbi Ben M’hidi – Oum El Bouaghi
    Institute of Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities
    Course Handout: Didactics of Physical and Sports Education
    Second Year Master
    Academic Year: 2024–2025

     

    Course Objectives:

    · To understand the pedagogical and didactic foundations of sports and educational games.

    · To develop the ability to plan and implement learning sessions based on games.

    · To analyze teaching performance.

    · To evaluate the teaching-learning process using diverse game-based assessment tools.

     

    Course Content:

    1. Lecture 1: Pedagogical and Didactic Introduction to Physical and Sports Activities

    2. Lecture 2: Didactic Models for Teaching Games in Individual and Team Sports

    3. Lecture 3: Designing Educational Situations for Games in Individual and Group Activities

    4. Lecture 4: Differentiated Pedagogy and Teaching Individual and Group Games

    5. Lecture 5: Didactics of Games and Personality Development

    6. Lecture 6: Teaching Games in the Service of Innovation and Creativity

    7. Lecture 7: Contemporary Issues in Game-Based Sports Education

    8. Lecture 8: Challenges of the Smart Teacher and the Didactic Triangle in Sports Games Education


    • Lecture 1

      Physical and Sports Education (PSE) occupies a central position within contemporary educational systems due to its multidimensional contribution to human development. It is not limited to the enhancement of physical capacities; rather, it seeks to achieve a comprehensive educational process that integrates physical, cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions. Modern educational theories recognize that physical activity is an essential component of the learner’s overall development and well-being.


      • References:

        1. Badawi, A., & Metwally, I. (2020). Principles of Physical and Sports Education.

        2. Abdullah, A. (2019). Sports Teaching: From Theory to Practice.

        3. Qasmi, S. (2021). Techniques of Teaching Physical Activities.

        4. Ministry of National Education, Algeria. (2022). National Curriculum for Physical Education.

        5. Bailey, R. (2018). Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy.

        6. Kirk, D. (2019). Physical Education Futures.

        7. Siedentop, D. (2020). Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport.

        8. Mosston, M., & Ashworth, S. (2018). Teaching Physical Education.

        9. Graham, G. (2021). Teaching Children Physical Education.


    • Lecture 2

      Games and sports activities occupy a central place in Physical and Sports Education because they provide learners with opportunities to develop physical fitness, motor competence, cognitive abilities, and social skills simultaneously. Whether practiced individually or collectively, sports games represent powerful educational tools capable of promoting holistic learner development.


      • References:

        1. Badawi, A., & Metwally, I. (2020). Principles of Physical and Sports Education.

        2. Abdullah, A. (2019). Sports Teaching: From Theory to Practice.

        3. Qasmi, S. (2021). Techniques of Teaching Physical and Sports Activities.

        4. Ministry of National Education, Algeria. (2022). National Curriculum for Physical Education.

        5. Issa, M. (2020). Modern Sports Didactics in School and University Education.

        6. Kirk, D. (2019). Physical Education Futures.

        7. Metzler, M. (2017). Instructional Models for Physical Education.

        8. Mosston, M., & Ashworth, S. (2018). Teaching Physical Education.

        9. Siedentop, D. (2020). Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport.

        10. UNESCO. (2023). Quality Physical Education Guidelines.


    • Lecture 3

      The teaching-learning process in Physical and Sports Education is largely dependent on the quality of educational situations designed by the teacher. Educational situations constitute the practical framework through which learning objectives are transformed into meaningful experiences that allow learners to acquire knowledge, motor skills, tactical awareness, and social competencies.


      • References:

        1. Badawi, A.A., & Metwally, E. (2020). Physical Education: Principles and Foundations. Dar Al-Thaqafa Al-Jami'iyah.

        2. Abdullah, A. (2019). Sports Instruction: From Theory to Practice. Dar Al-Ilm Lil Malayin.

        3. Qasimi, S. (2021). Methods and Techniques of Teaching Physical Activities. Matba'at Al-Najah Al-Jami'iyah.

        4. Issa, M. (2020). Modern Sports Didactics in Schools and Universities. University Publishing House.

        5. Ministry of National Education (Algeria). (2022). National Curriculum of Physical Education and Sports.

        6. Metzler, M. (2017). Instructional Models for Physical Education.

        7. Mosston, M., & Ashworth, S. (2018). Teaching Physical Education.

        8. Kirk, D. (2019). Physical Education Futures.

        9. Siedentop, D. (2020). Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport.

        UNESCO. (2023). Quality Physical Education Guidelines.


    • Lecture 4

      The increasing diversity of learners within educational institutions has become one of the major challenges facing teachers in all disciplines, including Physical and Sports Education (PSE). Learners differ in their physical capacities, motor abilities, learning styles, psychological characteristics, motivation levels, and previous sporting experiences. Consequently, applying identical teaching methods and learning situations to all students often leads to unequal learning outcomes.


      • References:

        1. Badawi, A. A., & Metwally, E. (2020). Physical Education: Principles and Foundations. Dar Al-Thaqafa Al-Jami’iyah.

        2. Abdullah, A. (2019). Sports Instruction: From Theory to Practice. Dar Al-Ilm Lil Malayin.

        3. Qasimi, S. (2021). Methods and Techniques of Teaching Physical Activities and Sports. Matba’at Al-Najah Al-Jami’iyah.

        4. Issa, M. (2021). Differentiated Pedagogy in Physical Education. University Publishing House.

        5. Ministry of National Education (Algeria). (2022). National Curriculum for Physical Education and Sports.

        6. Metzler, M. (2017). Instructional Models for Physical Education.

        7. Mosston, M., & Ashworth, S. (2018). Teaching Physical Education.

        8. Siedentop, D. (2020). Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport.

        9. Kirk, D. (2019). Physical Education Futures.

        UNESCO. (2023). Quality Physical Education Guidelines.


    • Lecture 5

      • References:

        1. Badawi, A. A., & Metwally, E. (2020). Physical Education and Sports: Principles and Foundations. University Culture House.

        2. Abdullah, A. (2019). Sports Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Dar Al-Ilm Lilmalayin.

        3. Qasimi, S. (2021). Methods and Techniques for Teaching Physical and Sports Activities. Al-Najah Press.

        4. Issa, M. (2020). Modern Pedagogy in Physical and Sports Education. University Publishing House.

        5. Ministry of National Education (Algeria). (2022). National Curriculum for Physical Education and Sports.

        6. Metzler, M. (2017). Instructional Models for Physical Education.

        7. Mosston, M., & Ashworth, S. (2018). Teaching Physical Education.

        8. Kirk, D. (2019). Physical Education Futures.

        9. Siedentop, D. (2020). Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport.

        UNESCO. (2023). Quality Physical Education Guidelines.


    • Lecture 6:

      Innovation and creativity are considered among the most important competencies required in the 21st century. Modern educational systems no longer focus solely on the transmission of knowledge and technical skills but also emphasize the development of learners’ abilities to think creatively, solve problems, and adapt to changing situations. Within physical education, teaching games provide a rich educational environment that stimulates imagination, experimentation, cooperation, and innovation.


    • Lecture 7:

      Physical education and the teaching of sports games face significant transformations in the modern era due to scientific, technological, and social developments.

      This lecture aims to highlight contemporary issues affecting the teaching of games, including technology integration, new educational trends, individual differences, and social and health challenges.


      • References:

        1. Badawi, A., & Metwally, E. (2020). Physical Education: Foundations and Principles. Dar Al-Thaqafa Al-Jami’iyya.

        2. Ahmed, A. (2019). Sports Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Dar Al-‘Ilm Lil Malayin.

        3. Qasimi, S. (2021). Methods and Techniques of Teaching Physical and Sports Activities. Dar Al-Najah Al-Jami’i.

        4. Issa, M. (2021). Modern Physical Education and Developing Innovation and Creativity. Dar Al-Nashr Al-Jami’i.

        5. Algerian Ministry of National Education. (2022). National Curriculum for Physical Education.


    • Lecture 8

      The rapid developments witnessed in educational sciences, information technology, and sports pedagogy have transformed the role of the teacher from a simple transmitter of knowledge into a facilitator, guide, organizer, evaluator, and educational leader. In Physical and Sports Education, this transformation is particularly significant because sports learning involves the integration of physical, cognitive, psychological, social, and ethical dimensions.


      • References:

        1. Badawi, A., & Metwally, E. (2020). Physical Education: Foundations and Principles. Dar Al-Thaqafa Al-Jami’iyya.

        2. Ahmed, A. (2019). Sports Teaching: From Theory to Practice. Dar Al-‘Ilm Lil Malayin.

        3. Qasimi, S. (2021). Methods and Techniques of Teaching Physical and Sports Activities. Dar Al-Najah Al-Jami’i.

        4. Issa, M. (2020). Modern Pedagogy in Physical Education. Dar Al-Nashr Al-Jami’i.

        5. Ministry of National Education (Algeria). (2022). National Curriculum for Physical Education.

        6. Metzler, M. (2017). Instructional Models for Physical Education.

        7. Mosston, M., & Ashworth, S. (2018). Teaching Physical Education.

        8. Kirk, D. (2019). Physical Education Futures.

        9. Siedentop, D. (2020). Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport.