485-130 Learning Area: Health and Physical Education 1

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Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• understand functions of the human body and relate them to activities designed to promote and maintain good health;

• demonstrate an understanding of children's physical growth and motor development;

• demonstrate an understanding of the influences and issues in child and adolescent health; and

• demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of human sexuality.

Content:

An introduction to the nature and scope of teaching and learning in health and physical education. Topics will include structure and function of the human body; growth and motor development; and human sexuality. Physical education main activity areas will be the focus of practical classes.

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Prescribed Texts:

• Board of Studies, Curriculum and Standards Framework: Health and Physical Education, 1995.