EDU3HAC
THE HEALTHY AND ACTIVE CHILD
EDU3HAC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students undertake a theoretical and practical study of the health and physical education curriculum. Lectures and tutorials (workshops) focus on the issues impacting the design and implementation of the health and physical education curriculum. Likewise, students critically evaluate contemporary approaches in health and physical education and develop practical knowledge and skills in the construction of student-centred activities that enhance student learning from a primary school context.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteven Stolz
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Only Available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Teaching (EBTP - Primary, EBTS - Secondary, EBTOCE - Outreach and Community Education, AZAAE - Arts/Arts Education, SZSSE - Science/Science Education.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An Introduction to primary Physical Education | Recommended | Griggs, G. (Ed.), (2012). | Routledge |
| Readings | Teaching Health and Physical Education in Australian Schools | Recommended | Tinning, R., McCuaig, L., & Hunter, L. (Eds.), (2006). | Pearson |
| Readings | The Philosophy of Physical Education | Recommended | Stolz, S. A. (2014) | Routledge |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of key health and physical education ideas, and can apply them in the primary school physical education setting.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorial workshops, assessment tasks, group work
02. Identify, understand and apply suitable pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning in the primary school physical education setting.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorial workshops, assessment tasks, group work
03. Create and design student-centred games to enhance student learning in the primary school physical education setting.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorial workshops, assessment tasks, group work
04. Research and critique the concept of physical literacy as it relates to the curriculum area of health and physical education.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorial workshops, assessment tasks, group work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Stolz
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Research assignment | 40 | 01, 04 | |
| 2, A.. Group presentation (30%) 2, B. Student project book (30%) | 60 | 02, 03 |