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 485-229 Learning Area:Health & Physical Ed.2 Adv

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Val Webster & Janet Alexander

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of H2A in 485-101 Learning Area: Health & Physical Ed.1 or an approved equivalent.

Semester

Year long (view timetable)

Contact

A total of 54 hours, and a four day excursion outside of scheduled teaching weeks

Subject Description

An examination of curriculum issues in Health and Physical Education through the Curriculum and Standards Framework. Practical workshops and seminars focus upon the primary curriculum and will also prepare students for national coaching awards. Other topics will include motor learning theory and application; paediatric exercise; school issues in human sexuality; swimming and water safety; nutrition and an introduction to Outdoor Education.

Assessment

Written assignments totalling 2000 words (40%), a 2-hour examination (40%) and a school based project (20%).

Satisfactory participation and performance in seminars and practical classes is a hurdle requirement of this subject.

To be eligible for assessment in this subject, students must hold teaching and coaching certificates as prescribed.

Prescribed Texts

Detailed reading lists will be provided at the beginning of each topic.

  • Board of Studies, Curriculum and Standards Framework: Health and Physical Education. Melbourne 1995.
  • Department of Education, Health and Physical Education Levels 1-4 Course Advice. Melbourne 1996.


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