EDUC1016

PE Studies 2: Court and Striking Games

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course introduces students to a range of court and striking sports and to the application of theoretically-based teaching and coaching strategies used to facilitate effective learning in these sports. The sports to be covered are: cricket, softball, netball, basketball, volleyball and tennis. Students will be given the opportunity to apply teaching and coaching strategies to practical game situations and to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in each sport. PDHPE curriculum links will be made and practical assessment techniques will be explored for each of the sports.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:

1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of court and striking sports (including the rules and tactics used in each sport);
2) Demonstrate a range of movement skills relating to court and striking sports;
3) Demonstrate the ability to analyse and apply theoretically-based coaching and teaching practices and strategies;
4) Make effective links between learning court and striking sports and the PDHPE syllabus; and
5) Demonstrate understanding of effective assessment techniques used to evaluate performance in court and striking sports.

Content

This course introduces students to a range of specific court and striking games. The sports to be covered are: cricket, softball, netball, basketball, volleyball, squash, badminton and tennis.

Replacing Course(s)

HUBS1508 which incorporates HUBS1503 Physical Education Kinetics 1A and HUBS1504 Physical Education Kinetics 1B. The program changes are needed to meet the Senate ruling on 5 and 15 unit courses.

Transition

Transitional Arrangements will be managed on a case by case basis according to the needs of the student.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

EDUC1014, EDUC1015

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Practical

Assessment Items

Examination: Formal	Assignment 3: (40%) An examination covering all course content will be administered at the completion of the course.
Other: (please specify)	Assignment 2: (30%) Practical skill-based assessments in each of the six court and striking games.
Presentations - Group	Assignment 1: (30%) Research-based written rationale, description and teaching of tactical play for specific court and striking game.

Contact Hours

Practical: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Health and Physical Education program.

Timetables