State Tests (PR and INT)

Job description:

The student prepares systematically for the integrated written examination of professional qualification, develops theoretical knowledge, ability to analyse and integrate sports science knowledge into professional activity, as well as understanding theoretical, psychological, sociological and legal aspects of professional qualification specialisation. The student shall organise the independent work individually, using mandatory literature, supplementary literature and other scientifically justified sources of information.

Fulfilment conditions:

• familiarise yourself with compulsory literature, supplementary literature and other sources of information indicated in study courses;
• systematise and collect information on topics of the professional qualification examination;
• prepare independently for the professional qualification examination in the following thematic parts:
• theoretical aspects of professional qualifications, research aspects of sports and education and professional qualifications; theoretical, psychological, sociological and legal aspects of the specialisation of professional qualifications;
• demonstrate the acquired knowledge during the written integrated examination of the professional qualification.

Evaluation criteria:

• the comprehensiveness and accuracy of knowledge of all three thematic parts of professional qualifications;
• understanding the theoretical and research aspects of sports and educational science in professional activities;
• ability to integrate theoretical knowledge into the analysis and resolution of professional situations;
• correct use of professional terminology;
• the logic of the reasoning, the validity of the conclusions and the ability to justify professional decisions.

Rating scale: 10-point scale

The student, in co-operation with the teacher of the school’s sports and health or state protection training, independently develops an hour plan for sports and health or state protection training, implements it in the selected class and performs professional self-analysis on the course of the hour and the results achieved, in accordance with the State education standards and the principles of modern pedagogy.

Fulfilment conditions:

• familiarise himself or herself with Cabinet regulations regarding samples of State basic education standards and basic education programmes, as well as Cabinet regulations regarding samples of State general secondary education standards and general secondary education programmes;
• select the subject of the sports lesson in the particular classroom, in consultation with the teacher of the school’s sports and health or national protection training;
• independently develop sports lessons or a national defence training plan in accordance with the selected class, the age stage of the pupils, the results to be achieved by the training and the requirements of the State education standard;
• conduct an hour of sports and health or national protection training at an educational institution in accordance with the developed plan;
• after the hour spent, a written self-analysis shall be carried out, evaluating the implementation of the hourly plan, the results achieved, the methods used, the strengths of the professional activity and the areas to be developed.

Evaluation criteria:

• ability of a student to plan, organise, manage and analyse a sports lesson professionally in compliance with the requirements of the State Education Standard, principles of the field of pedagogy and the characteristics of the student age stage:
• the hourly plan is drawn up in a professional language and complies with the requirements of the national education standard;
• the hourly content corresponds to the age of pupils, the characteristics of development and the level of preparedness;
• clearly achievable results have been identified, appropriate training methods and evaluation techniques have been chosen;
• the teacher has prepared the hourly environment, inventory and ensured safe hourly conditions;
• occupational safety requirements and principles of child-centred pedagogy are complied with;
• exercises and tasks are methodically sound, interconnected and provide a logical hourly structure;
• organisation forms (frontal work, sub-groups, etc.) have been selected according to the age of pupils;
• the physical load is gradual, physiologically justified and corresponds to the sensitive development periods of the pupils;
• the final part of the hour is methodically justified and ensures the achievement of the hourly target;
• the professional language, communication, posture and management style of the teacher shall comply with the principles of human pedagogy;
• the planned learning outcomes have been achieved per hour;
• demonstrates a creative, targeted and innovative approach

Job description:

The written integrated examination is the final examination of the study programme, in which the student demonstrates knowledge, understanding, analytical skills and ability to integrate the competences acquired in the professional qualification. The examination shall include theoretical aspects of professional qualifications, research aspects in sports science, as well as theoretical, psychological, sociological and legal aspects of professional qualification specialisation.

In preparing for the examination, the student shall individually acquire the content of the examination using mandatory and recommended literature, scientific publications, laws and regulations and other sources of information specified by the lecturers.

Fulfilment conditions:

• independently acquire the content of the examination using compulsory literature, supplementary literature and other sources of information;
• perform the integrated examination in writing within the time period specified in the professional qualification;
• answers questions in all three parts of the examination:

I. Theoretical aspects of professional qualifications,

II. Research aspects in sports and education science in professional qualifications,

III. Theoretical, psychological, sociological and legal aspects of the specialisation of professional qualifications;

• responses demonstrate the ability to analyse, compare, argue and substantiate conclusions using professional terminology and scientifically sound arguments.

Evaluation criteria:

• comprehensiveness and accuracy of theoretical knowledge of professional qualifications;
• understanding the research methodology and its application in professional activities;
• understanding the theoretical, psychological, sociological and legal aspects of professional qualification specialisation;
• ability to integrate knowledge of different fields of study into a single professional perspective;
• ability to analyse situations, argue opinions and formulate reasoned conclusions;
• correct use of professional terminology;
• the quality, logic and structurality of the written presentation.

Rating scale: 10-point scale

Job description:

The practical qualification examination is the final examination of the study programme, the student demonstrates the professional competence to plan, organise, manage and analyse an hour in accordance with the State basic education and general secondary education standards. In the examination, the student independently develops a sports lesson plan for a selected class group, in consultation with the school’s sports and health teacher, manages a sports lesson in a real educational environment and performs professional self analysis of the course of the hour and the results achieved.

Fulfilment conditions:

• familiarise himself or herself with Cabinet regulations regarding samples of State basic education standards and basic education programmes, as well as Cabinet regulations regarding samples of State general secondary education standards and general secondary education programmes;
• in consultation with the school teacher, independently develop an hourly plan for the appropriate class group in the selected topic, taking into account the learning outcomes to be achieved, the age stage of students and the requirements of regulatory enactments;
• prepare the necessary inventory and learning environment for the course of the hour;
• an hour shall be discharged at an educational institution demonstrating professional knowledge, pedagogical skills and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• After an hour a written self-analysis shall be performed evaluating the plan of the hour, the results achieved, the teaching methods used, the involvement of students and the possibilities for professional improvement.

Evaluation criteria:

• the professional language of the hourly plan and compliance with the age stage of the selected class group, pupil training and the requirements of the national education standard;
• teacher preparation quality for hour: the environment is appropriately organised, the inventory selected in a targeted and diverse manner;
• meeting occupational safety requirements per hour, ensuring a safe learning environment and implementing a child centred pedagogical process;
• the logical structure of the hourly content, the interdependence of the exercises and the relevance of the hourly objectives and tasks;
• conformity of the chosen form of work organisation with the age of pupils (in grades 1 to 3, mainly frontal work, in grades 4 to 12, work in subgroups or groups);
• compliance of the chosen teaching aids, methodological techniques and exercise intensity with the characteristics of the pupil age stage and physiological load planning principles;
• the methodological justification for the final part of the hour, related to the content of the hour and providing feedback on the learning outcomes achieved;
• compliance of the professional language, communication, posture and hourly management style of the teacher with the principles of human pedagogy and the norms of professional ethics;
• achieving planned learning outcomes per hour and