METHODS AND TEACHING OF MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR PRIMARY AND CHILDHOOD SCHOOL WITH LABORATORY 4Module LABORATORY OF METHODS AND TEACHING OF MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR PRIMARY AND CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: PAOLA CONCETTA MIGLIACCIOExpected Learning Outcomes
Develop design and teaching skills in physical activity
Integrate theory and practice in real-world educational contexts
Promote active and inclusive methodologies
Prepare for the design of a UDACourse Structure
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Design and implement age-appropriate physical activity
Apply effective teaching methods
Manage class groups safely
Build a coherent and assessable UDA
Observe and evaluate motor skills
Required Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of child development and learning (3–11 years)
Elements of pedagogy and teaching (how to design an educational activity)
Knowledge of basic motor patterns (running, jumping, throwing, etc.)
Ability to observe and adapt activities to children (inclusive and different levels)
Willingness to actively participate and work in a group
Attendance of Lessons
Participation in the course is in person and mandatory for all 12 hoursDetailed Course Content
PART 1 Course Structure
Theoretical Foundations
Contents:
Motor Development (3-10 Years)
Basic Motor Patterns
Coordination and Conditional Skills
Differences between Preschool and Primary School
Playful Teaching
Discovery Learning
Cooperative Learning
Inclusion and Adaptation of Activities
Workshop:
Instructional Design
Contents:
Structure of a Teaching and Learning Unit
Objectives, Skills, Activities, Assessment
Instructional Progress
Guided Construction of Mini-Activities
Designing a Motor Lesson
Designing and Simulation of Motor Activities:
Motor Paths
Symbolic Games (Preschool)
Pre-Sports Games (Primary School)
Textbook Information
The texts are strongly recommended, but not mandatory.
The teaching materials will be provided by the instructor during the lab.
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Designing a Learning Unit
Participants must develop a complete Learning Unit (LU) accompanied by a presentation explaining their choice.Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
for the UDA a standard scheme used by the teacher will be followed