EDUC1016
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
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.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able 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.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in
B Teaching (Health & Phys Ed) (Honours)[12370],
B Education (Primary) [40106],
B Education (Primary) (Honours) [40110],
B Education (Secondary) [40107],
B Education (Secondary) (Honours) [40108],
B Teaching (Primary) (Honours) [12367],
Undergraduate Certificate in Teacher Preparation [40307], and
Diploma in Education Studies [40316] programs.
Assessment items
Presentation: Presentations: Group and written rationale
Performance: Performance
In Term Test: Examination
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Practical-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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