EDUC4017
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course, students will gain professional, hands-on experience in an award-winning, family-based program delivered in local primary schools. The course will engage students in a real-world research project supporting the development of primary school-aged children’s physical and mental health. Students will receive training and experience in organising and delivering theory-based and practical physical education sessions for families (with a focus on fathers and daughters) targeting physical activity, sport skills and social-emotional well-being. Students will also gain experience working with key stakeholders, including parents and teachers, to implement initiatives that increase gender equity in sport and physical activity contexts.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Communicate an understanding of the impact of gender-bias on opportunities for children to be physically active.
2. Propose innovative and evidence-informed strategies to increase girls' engagement in physical activity in the school context.
3. Interpret and apply understanding of gender bias in schools to advocate for change.
4. Apply self-reflective practices to provide a critical evaluation of teaching practices and beliefs.
Content
- Child well-being in physical and social-emotional domains;
- Evidence-based teaching and group management strategies for facilitating family-based physical activity programs;
- Gender bias and gender equity in schools
- Innovative approaches to reduce physical activity-related gender-bias in schools.
Assumed knowledge
PUBH1030, EDUC2747, EDUC4016
Assessment items
Presentation: Research Report & Presentation
Written Assignment: Critical Reflection
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 6 hour(s) per term
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 18 hour(s) per term
- Either timetabled or online learning as specified in the course outline. Number of tutorials depend on student numbers and staff viability. Lectures may be podcast. Course will be delivered as a compressed course.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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