EDUC4015
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course students will examine how physical activity and sport, and through them Health and Physical Education, are products of particular historical, social and cultural conditions. Through identifying and discussing key sociocultural issues relating to the body, physical activity and sport, students will recognise different viewpoints and their impact on contemporary practices. Students will critically analyse approaches to issues such as: the social meanings of sport in Australia; health and the body; gender, sexuality and physical activity; the media and sport; ethnicity and race; youth cultures; and sport and politics; with a view to incorporating a sociocultural perspective within health and physical education teaching practices.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Discuss how physical activity, sport and physical education are products of particular historical, social and cultural conditions
2. Identify and critically evaluate different perspectives on issues relating to physical activity, sport and physical education;
3. Develop their own values and philosophies regarding sport, physical activity, and HPE;
4. Use inquiry-related skills and critical thinking to develop an argument in relation to sport issues, beliefs and values; and
5. Engage with the arguments and evidence in academic writing and research written from a sociological perspective.
Content
This course will include the following content:
- a sociocultural perspective of sport, physical activity and Health and Physical Education
- the social meanings of sport and physical activity in Australian and other societies
- young people and physical activity;
- gender, sexuality and physical activity;
- media, sport and physical activity
- ethnicity, race and sport
- politics and sport
- social meanings of the body in relation to health and physical activity
- contemporary view of physical activity catering for the needs of young people including gender, sexuality and culture
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Review and reflection
Essay: Essay
Presentation: Presentations: Group
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC4015 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 328.2 KB)
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