EDUC1058
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course focuses on lifetime physical activity participation and will include: Fitness and exercise activity instruction, athletics, recreation and outdoor activities and adapted physical education.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skill competencies relating to a range of lifetime physical activities for individuals of all abilities;
2. Apply effective teaching and coaching principles/strategies to correct and extend performances in a variety of activity mediums;
3. Analyse fitness activities, exercise programs and sports using exercise science and fitness principles;
4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of promoting a variety of activities to adolescents in a school and community setting;
5. Demonstrate the importance of risk assessment and the safety and legal issues regarding school-aged participation in a variety of activities.
Content
This course focuses on lifetime physical activity participation and includes both theory and practical participation across four strands of learning; Fitness and exercise/activity instruction; Athletics (Track and Field events); Adapted Physical Education (focusing on sport and physical education); and Outdoor Education recreational activities.
This course integrates lifetime physical activity and recreation utilizing community facilities and recreational activities (including a compulsory outdoor education camp experience) with a focus on teaching and instruction of secondary school physical education and sport settings. Students will also learn to analyse and manage risk assessment for sport and physical activity in a variety of settings.
Requisite
Students cannot enrol in this course if they have successfully completed EDUC3058.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Emergency Care Component
Report: Report
Formal Examination: Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Practical-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
- EDUC1058 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 326.1 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.