Course: International Dimensions in Sport Sciences, Recreation and Physiotherapy

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Course title International Dimensions in Sport Sciences, Recreation and Physiotherapy
Course code KSK/F@IDS
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Machalová Viktorie, Bc.
Course content
The course combines international, intercultural and practice-based learning experiences. Students attend lectures delivered by international guest teachers during the International Teaching Week (autumn semester: November; spring semester: April). Based on these experiences, they complete activities focused on observing, comparing and transferring educational approaches into their own future teaching practice. The course also includes documenting and sharing international learning experiences gained through student mobility activities. In addition, students prepare and deliver two teaching units in a local primary school and evaluate their own teaching experience.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 22 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 22 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course aims to support students' professional development through international, intercultural and practice-based learning experiences within the field of sport sciences. Students are encouraged to explore different educational approaches, critically compare teaching practices and transfer relevant experiences into their own future professional practice. Through participation in the International Teaching Week (ITW), students gain exposure to diverse perspectives and teaching styles presented by international academics and practitioners. The course also provides opportunities to reflect on international mobility experiences and to develop practical teaching competencies through the preparation and delivery of teaching activities in a real educational setting. The course promotes active participation, intercultural awareness and the ability to connect international experiences with students' own educational and professional development.
After completion of the course students are able to analyse, compare and critically assess ways and contents of teaching in their field of study.
Prerequisites
It is supposed that students enrolled are interested to think seriously about ways of teaching and about content and context of their studies in relation to their prospective professional carreer.

Assessment methods and criteria
Essay, Student performance

1) To attend at least six lectures during the International Teaching Week. 2) Complete ITW assignment. 3) Prepare and deliver two teaching units in a local primary school. 4) Submit a post-teaching reflection on the implemented teaching units. 5) Create and submit an authentic output based on an international learning experience.
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Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport for Education with Specializations (10) Category: Physical education and sport - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport for Education with Specializations (10) Category: Physical education and sport - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Teaching Physical Education for 2nd Grade of Primary School and Secondary School (2024-XX) Category: Physical education and sport - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -