EDST3220

Health and Physical Education

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Develops an understanding of concepts and issues that are important to the development of healthy lifestyles from an early age. It examines the implications for teaching and learning personal development, health and physical education within the context of the curriculum. This course develops knowledge and practical skills for beginning teachers to plan, implement, assess and evaluate the subject matter of PDHPE.

Objectives Upon the completion of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate:
1. Understanding of well-being as embracing personal development, health and physical activity;
2. Knowledge of the issues involved in the safety of children and the ability to teach protective strategies;
3. Understanding of the current health status of Australia's children and the factors influencing personal health choices;
3. Capacity to motivate young people to participate in regular physical activity;
4. Ability to teach fundamental movement skills;
5. Knowledge and skills to plan and teach developmentally appropriate for games and sports activities in educational settings, and
7. Understanding of the general principles for programming, assessing, reporting and evaluating in PDHPE.
Content 1. Subject matter of PDHPE
2. The nature of the learning environment
3. Personal health choices
4. Safety issues in planning and implementing PDHPE activities
5. Physical fitness and active lifestyle
6. Growth and development
7. Games and sport
8. Dance and gymnastics
9. Interpersonal relationships
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Physical Exercise lesson to be planned and taught to peers in tutorials throughout the semester, accompanied by a 500 word lesson reflection. 40%
Essays / Written Assignments Develop a unit of work designed to demonstrate competence in programming and assessing in PDHPE with KLA integrated focus 30%
Essays / Written Assignments Written Report on significant issues relating to the teaching of PDHPE. 30% 1,500 words.
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term