TEACHING HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EDU3THP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a practical and theoretical study in health and physical education curriculum development. Lectures and tutorials focus on the issues impacting on the design and implementation of health and physical education curriculum, teaching and learning strategies including assessment strategies. Students are given the opportunity to critically evaluate current curriculum guidelines and packages as well as developing knowledge and skills in the development of units of work in health and physical education for primary schools.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU3HPE
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | AUVELS - Health and Physical Education | Prescribed | Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (2013) | N/A |
| Readings | Classroom Connections: strategies for integrated learning | Recommended | Murdoch, K. (1997) | ARMADALE, VIC.: ELEANOR CURTIN PUBLISHING |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Plan learning sequences and curriculum documents that are consistent with curriculum statements, frameworks and assessment structures commonly used in schools.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Have a critical understanding of the content, processes and skills of the content areas they intend to teach.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Describe key concepts, structure and developments in Health Education as part of a personal teaching philosophy.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Manage the materials, resources and physical space within the school to ensure a safe and challenging environment for learning.
- Activities:
- TBE
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one Health unit of work | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one Physical Education sequence of lessons | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Deborah Neal
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 19
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one Health unit of work | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one Physical Education sequence of lessons | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |