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2026-2027 / EDPH9110-1

Specialised teaching methodology in physical and health education (part I)

Duration

60h AUTR

Number of credits

 Master of education, Section 4: Physical education3 crédits 

Lecturer

Gilles Lombard, Alexandre Mouton, Maurine Remacle

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course unit aims to complement the training of future Physical Education and Health teachers by developing specific competencies related to safety, risk prevention, supervision, and intervention across various physical activity settings.

As part of this course unit, students undertake two specific training programmes:

  • the BSSA (Brevet Supérieur de Sauvetage Aquatique - Advanced Aquatic Lifesaving Certificate), focusing on safety, supervision, and rescue in aquatic environments;
  • the CATAGSAE (Certificat d'Aptitude Technique à l'Animation d'un Groupe sur Structure Artificielle d'Escalade - Technical Certificate for Group Supervision on Artificial Climbing Structures), focusing on safety and group supervision during climbing activities on artificial climbing structures.
The course content is based on the requirements of these two training programmes. It aims to develop the knowledge, practical skills, and appropriate behaviours required to safely supervise physical and sporting activities.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Upon completion of this course unit, students will be able to:

  • apply the knowledge and competencies developed through the BSSA and CATAGSAE training programmes;
  • apply prevention and safety principles and procedures specific to the relevant physical activity settings;
  • provide appropriate supervision and implement intervention and rescue procedures in aquatic environments;
  • implement the safety principles required for the practice and supervision of group activities on artificial climbing structures;
  • identify potentially hazardous situations and adopt appropriate behaviours to ensure their own safety and that of participants;
  • meet the requirements for obtaining the certifications or certificates associated with both training programmes.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Any specific prerequisites for the BSSA and CATAGSAE training programmes will be communicated to students at the beginning of the academic year.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The learning activities primarily involve participation in the BSSA and CATAGSAE training programmes.

They include theoretical instruction, demonstrations, practical exercises, and scenario-based activities designed to support the acquisition and application of the knowledge, skills, and procedures specific to each training programme.

Particular emphasis is placed on risk prevention, participant safety, and students' ability to respond appropriately in the specific contexts of aquatic environments and artificial climbing structures.

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

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Attendance is mandatory, and all classes are held in person.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

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


Further information:

The materials and information required to complete both training programmes are provided to students by the instructors and/or the organisations responsible for delivering the training.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

Written work / report

Continuous assessment

Out-of-session test(s)


Further information:

Successful completion of the course unit is based on participation in and fulfilment of the requirements of the BSSA and CATAGSAE training programmes.

The assessment methods and passing criteria are those established for each of the two training programmes.

The specific requirements for successful completion of the course unit are communicated to students at the beginning of the academic year.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

The organisation of the BSSA and CATAGSAE training programmes may depend on constraints related to facilities, training providers, and instructor availability. Dates, schedules, locations, and specific instructions are communicated to students as soon as they become available.

Students are required to comply with the organisational, administrative, and safety requirements specific to each training programme.

Contacts

Maurine Remacle 

Docteure en Sciences de la motricité

Assistante de formation (CEFEN - CEntre de Formation des ENseignant.es)

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

Université de Liège 

Tél bureau : 04/366.39.33

Bureau : L3-11, B21, Allée des Sports 4000 Liège

E-mail : Maurine.Remacle@uliege.be

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