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Course Outline

School / Portfolio: Faculty of Education and Arts

Course Title: PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM 1

Course ID: EDMAS6015

Credit Points: 15.00

Prerequisite(s): Students wishing to undertake this course must have completed the required level

of undergraduate study in the appropriate discipline areas as specified in Specialist

Area Guidelines published by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Co-requisite(s): Nil

Exclusion(s): Nil

ASCED Code: 070301

Program Level:

AQF Level of Program 5 6 7 8 9 10

LevelIntroductoryIntermediateAdvanced

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

K1. Understand the Physical Education (PE) teacher socialisation process.

K2. Understand the discourses which have shaped PE in the past and present and from thisknowledge, predict the future.

K3. Demonstrate understanding of contemporary curriculum policies and guidelines relevant toteaching students in the middle and senior years.

K4. Define and compare student-centred and teacher-centred approaches.

K5. Review research literature to develop a deep understanding of a range of PE teaching approaches,including the theoretical foundations that underpin these approaches.

Skills:

S1. Review research literature to critically understand and evaluate different perspectives on issuesthat impact PE.

S2. Design a suitable presentation context to accurately relay information and stimulate thought andengagement of participants.

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Course OutlineEDMAS6015 PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM 1

S3. Display appropriate interpersonal and communication skills when working with students andcolleagues.

S4. Comprehend, summarise, and evaluate discussions.S5. Positively use feedback whilst reflecting critically on personal practice.

S6. Design and deliver engaging, challenging and safe PE, exemplary of an innovative student-centredteaching approach to meet curriculum guidelines and students learning objectives.

S7. Demonstrate a range of effective student-centred teaching strategies.

S8. Display appropriate interpersonal and communication skills when working with students andcolleagues.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1. Research and present a critical analysis of an issue which commonly impacts on teaching andlearning in PE.

A2. Present research findings to peers and conduct a collaborative discussion about the issuesdrawing out and critically examining personal attitudes.

A3. Design a non-traditional lesson plan making links to current theoretical understandings.A4. Teach a lesson to peers and critically evaluate practice.

Course Content:

Exploration of the role of PE and PE teachers – past, present and future.Analysis of personal teaching disposition, philosophy and values, and the impact of the teachersocialisation process on PE teacher education students.Exploration and self reflection of characteristics of an effective PE teacher.Physical education pedagogical models – Mosston’s Spectrum of teaching styles and Metzler’sinstructional models – meeting individual learning styles and needs.Contemporary student-centred PE teaching approaches.Working with contemporary curriculum documents.PE unit and lesson planning to meet learning objectives.Effective teaching and class management strategies to maximise safe and inclusive participation inPE.

Values and Graduate Attributes:

Values:

V1. Critically reflect and develop a personal philosophy on PE professional practices.V2. Appreciate and respect individuals’ experiences, values and attitudes towards PE.

V3. Recognise, experience and reflect on the appropriateness and effectiveness of different teachingapproaches.

V4. Value the importance of developing positive relationships with students to enhance learning.

Learning Task and Assessment:

Assessment Task Assessment Type WeightingUndertake an in-depth investigation and critical analysis of an issuewhich commonly impacts on PE

Written report 30 – 40%

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Course OutlineEDMAS6015 PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM 1

Assessment Task Assessment Type WeightingPresent findings of written report to peers and lead a classdiscussion to generate participants’ exploration of personal attitudestowards the specific issue

Class presentation . 20 - 30%

Research and develop a unit plan and deliver a lesson to peers,exemplary of a non-traditional student-centred PE teachingapproach. Critically evaluate student learning and the teachingapproach.

Curriculum task andpost lesson reflections 40 – 50%

Adopted Reference Style:

APA