METHODS AND TEACHING OF MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR PRIMARY AND CHILDHOOD SCHOOL WITH LABORATORY 4
Module LABORATORY OF METHODS AND TEACHING OF MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR PRIMARY AND CHILDHOOD SCHOOL

Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: PAOLA CONCETTA MIGLIACCIO

Expected 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 UDA

Course 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 hours

Detailed 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