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2025-2026 / MSTG9114-2

Internship in physical and health education (part 1)

Observation internship

Teaching internship A

Teaching internship B

Duration

Observation internship : 5h Th, 10h AUTR
Teaching internship A : 9h Th, 8h AUTR
Teaching internship B : 12h Th, 12h AUTR

Number of credits

 Master of education, Section 5: Physical education10 crédits 

Lecturer

Observation internship : Hervé Bernard, Annick Fagnant, Géraldine Godet, Gilles Lombard, Pierre Loriaux, Laurent Mullens Boxho, Margaux Noizet, Virginie Oger, Coline Vincent
Teaching internship A : Jérémy Bonni, Gilles Lombard, Pierre Loriaux, Alexandre Mouton
Teaching internship B : Jérémy Bonni, Annick Fagnant, Gilles Lombard, Pierre Loriaux, Alexandre Mouton

Coordinator

Alexandre Mouton

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Observation internship

As part of the observation internship (OI), students will be required to carry out three types of activities:

  • Attend an information evening (presentation of the OI guidelines and an introduction to vocational teaching with external guests).

  • Complete two half-day observations in secondary schools, one in general education and the other in vocational education. For the half-day in general education, students will follow a class of pupils for half a day. For the half-day in vocational education, two formats will be offered and explained during the first session of the multidisciplinary AFP. During these observation sessions, students will also be invited to interview an experienced teacher and conduct a brief survey with the students.

  • Participate in a debriefing session for the OI.

Teaching internship A

These sessions, focused on practice, draw both on experiences gained during the internship and on targeted refresher activities. They aim to strengthen students' professional skills through concrete activities involving reflection, analysis, and application.

Several concepts are revisited:

  • The role of physical education within the school curriculum.

  • The objectives of the physical education course.

  • Terminal competencies.

  • The organization of physical education in secondary schools (analysis of competencies and programs).

  • Different approaches to teaching physical education.

  • The use of digital tools.

  • Classroom management, emotional management in physical education, and principles of motivation.

  • The concept of physical literacy, the societal anchoring model, etc.

  • Any other concepts useful for future physical education teachers.

Students take charge of secondary school classes and are supervised by a mentor teacher and university supervisors. A specific set of regulations is made available to students on myULiège and communicated during the first class.

AFP: Organized in disciplinary or interdisciplinary groups, AFP sessions aim to develop students' reflective stance before, during, or after an internship. Participation in AFP is mandatory. Except in cases of force majeure as assessed by the course coordinators, two absences (whether justified or not) result in a non-participation grade for the AFP.

Teaching internship B

These sessions, focused on practice, draw both on experiences gained during the internship and on targeted refresher activities. They aim to strengthen students' professional skills through concrete activities involving reflection, analysis, and application.

Several concepts are revisited:

  • The role of physical education within the school curriculum.

  • The objectives of the physical education course.

  • Terminal competencies.

  • The organization of physical education in secondary schools (analysis of competencies and programs).

  • Different approaches to teaching physical education.

  • The use of digital tools.

  • Classroom management, emotional management in physical education, and principles of motivation.

  • The concept of physical literacy, the societal anchoring model, etc.

  • Any other concepts useful for future physical education teachers.

Students take charge of secondary school classes and are supervised by a mentor teacher and university supervisors. A specific set of regulations is made available to students on myULiège and communicated during the first class.

AFP: Organized in disciplinary or interdisciplinary groups, AFP sessions aim to develop students' reflective stance before, during, or after an internship. Participation in AFP is mandatory. Except in cases of force majeure as assessed by the course coordinators, two absences (whether justified or not) result in a non-participation grade for the AFP.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Observation internship

Develop an initial reflective perspective on the teaching profession based on the observations made and the information gathered from the various stakeholders interviewed.

Teaching internship A

The exchange and supervision sessions, organized between internship periods and supervised by the instructors, are based on the general principles of physical education teaching. They draw on concepts acquired in courses such as Foundations of Intervention as well as on the various pedagogical training activities previously completed. These sessions aim to gradually prepare students for their future profession as physical education teachers.

The internships are designed to prepare students for the autonomous and effective management of a class.

Teaching internship B

The exchange and supervision sessions, organized between internship periods and supervised by the instructors, are based on the general principles of physical education teaching. They draw on concepts acquired in courses such as Foundations of Intervention as well as on the various pedagogical training activities previously completed. These sessions aim to gradually prepare students for their future profession as physical education teachers.

The internships are designed to prepare students for the autonomous and effective management of a class.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Teaching internship A

This course draws on concepts covered throughout their training and also builds on the students' practical experiences.
All the specific courses in the initial training program in Physical Education/Motor Sciences provide the foundation upon which this course is built.

Teaching internship B

This course draws on concepts covered throughout their training and also builds on the students' practical experiences.
All the specific courses in the initial training program in Physical Education/Motor Sciences provide the foundation upon which this course is built.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Observation internship

Two in-person sessions: an information session (2 hours) and a debriefing session of the OI (3 hours), conducted as multidisciplinary small-group work.

Teaching internship A

The exchange and supervision sessions, organized between internship periods and supervised by the instructors, include various activities such as individual and group reflection, co-analysis of teaching practices, feedback on experiences, and other activities designed to deepen and enrich the learning gained from internships.

Regarding the internships, the activities take place in schools under the guidance of a mentor teacher.

Teaching internship B

The exchange and supervision sessions, organized between internship periods and supervised by the instructors, include various activities such as individual and group reflection, co-analysis of teaching practices, feedback on experiences, and other activities designed to deepen and enrich the learning gained from internships.

Regarding the internships, the activities take place in schools under the guidance of a mentor teacher.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Observation internship

Face-to-face course


Further information:

The information session and the debriefing session will be conducted exclusively in person.

Teaching internship A

Face-to-face course


Further information:

The exchange and supervision sessions, organized between internship periods and supervised by the instructors, are based on experiences gained during the internships as well as on refresher activities covering various elements. These sessions are mandatory and take place in person.

Practical information regarding the internships is provided on the first day of class.

Teaching internship B

Face-to-face course


Further information:

The exchange and supervision sessions, organized between internship periods and supervised by the instructors, are based on experiences gained during the internships as well as on refresher activities covering various elements. These sessions are mandatory and take place in person.

Practical information regarding the internships is provided on the first day of class.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Observation internship

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

The guidelines for the OI and the documents used during the sessions will be posted on eCampus.

Teaching internship A

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège


Further information:

All materials are provided to the students.

 

Teaching internship B

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège


Further information:

All materials are provided to the students.

 

Observation internship

Continuous assessment

Other : Proof of completion of the two OI half-day observations


Further information:

  • The OI is assessed on a "Completed" / "Not Completed" basis and will not receive a grade.

  • If the OI is "Not Completed," it will prevent the student from obtaining a grade for the course "Stage Partim 1."

To validate the OI, students must:

  • Participate in the OI debriefing session (see "Continuous Assessment");

  • Provide proof of completion of the OI by submitting the certificates for the two half-day observations (see "Other" above).

Teaching internship A

Continuous assessment

Other : See below


Further information:

Assessment is based on the performance demonstrated throughout the various internships, the reports from mentor teachers, the reports from supervisors, and the students' level of engagement.

An evaluation rubric is provided to students so that they can prepare to meet the required criteria.

Students are also reminded of the importance of complying with administrative requirements, with any failure to do so being subject to sanction.

The assessment methods are presented to students on the first day of class.

Teaching internship B

Continuous assessment

Other : See below


Further information:

Assessment is based on the performance demonstrated throughout the various internships, the reports from mentor teachers, the reports from supervisors, and the students' level of engagement.

An evaluation rubric is provided to students so that they can prepare to meet the required criteria.

Students are also reminded of the importance of complying with administrative requirements, with any failure to do so being subject to sanction.

The assessment methods are presented to students on the first day of class.

Work placement(s)

Observation internship

Completion of two half-day observations in secondary schools, one in general education and the other in vocational education.

Teaching internship A

The assessment methods are presented during the first class.

Teaching internship B

The assessment methods are presented during the first class.

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Teaching internship A

The organization and practical arrangements are communicated to students during the first class session.

The guidelines for using tools related to artificial intelligence are also presented in the first class.

Teaching internship B

The organization and practical arrangements are communicated to students during the first class session.

The guidelines for using tools related to artificial intelligence are also presented in the first class.

Contacts

Observation internship

afp_pluri@uliege.be

Teaching internship A

Professeur associé : 

 

Gilles LOMBARD

Professeur associé

Département des Sciences de l'activité physique et de la réadaptation

Université de Liège

Tél bureau : 04/366.38.96

Bureau : B21, Allée des Sports 4000 Liège

 

Professeure associée :

 

Maurine REMACLE (CEFEN)

Département des Sciences de l'Activité physique et de la Réadaptation.

Allée des Sports, 4, 4000 LIEGE

Tél bureau : 04/366.39.33

E-mail : Maurine.Remacle@uliege.be

Teaching internship B

Professeur associé : 

 

Gilles LOMBARD

Professeur associé

Département des Sciences de l'activité physique et de la réadaptation

Université de Liège

Tél bureau : 04/366.38.96

Bureau : B21, Allée des Sports 4000 Liège

 

Professeure associée :

 

Maurine REMACLE (CEFEN)

Département des Sciences de l'Activité physique et de la Réadaptation.

Allée des Sports, 4, 4000 LIEGE

Tél bureau : 04/366.39.33

E-mail : Maurine.Remacle@uliege.be

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