EDUC4013
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge, understanding and skills related to the determinants of physical activity among children and adolescents. It is focused on strategies and techniques that can be used by teachers and schools to increase students' leisure time, physical activity and their activity levels in physical education, school sport and during break periods. The course includes an applied research component, whereby students are provided with an opportunity to develop their understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques relevant to physical activity, fitness and movement skills.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. identify the modifiable and non-modifiable correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour;
2. demonstrate an applied understanding of health behaviour theory as it pertains to physical activity behaviour;
3. identify and develop appropriate strategies and interventions to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour among children and adolescents;
4. demonstrate knowledge and skills related to increasing motivation in physical education and school sport;
5. identify, interpret and critically evaluate relevant research;
6. demonstrate knowledge and skills related to research design and statistical analysis.
Content
This course provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge, understanding and skills related to the determinants of physical activity among children and adolescents. It is focused on strategies and techniques that can be used by teachers and schools to increase students' leisure time physical activity and their activity levels in physical education, school sport and during break periods. The course includes an applied research component, whereby students are provided with an opportunity to develop their understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques relevant to physical activity, fitness and movement skills.
Physical activity and sedentary behaviour patterns of Australian children and adolescents
Correlates of physical activity in children and adolescents
Physical activity and psychological well-being in youth
Theories of physical activity behaviour change
Behavioural strategies and skills for physical activity promotion
Measuring physical activity, fitness and sedentary behaviour for research and teaching
School-based physical activity interventions for children and adolescents
Increasing students' physical activity levels in physical education
Increasing student motivation and engagement in physical education
Technology-based physical activity interventions for children and adolescents
Sedentary behaviour in young people- prevalence, trends and determinants
Home and community-based interventions to increase physical activity
Requisites
Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the teacher education admission milestone of successful completion of
- Three HSC band 5s (including one in English) or
- 80 units of UoN courses or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways
Teacher Education Milestone
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Scenario/PBL Exercises
Formal Examination: Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC4013 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 419.8 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.