Program Overview

EMR441 Curriculum Method 1: Health & Physical Education and Outdoor Education

EMR441 will provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of the curriculum inclusions in the F-12 continuum of the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Learning Area. The subject aims to challenge students to justify the nature and role of HPE in the broader school curriculum, and explore current theories relating to HPE pedagogy and practice, and affirm the diversity of learners' needs, interests and abilities. In this subject, students will examine contemporary, evidence-based practices relating to curriculum design and differentiation, authentic assessment, quality teaching, and reporting.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Teacher Education

Enrolment Restrictions

Available to students in:

• Bachelor of Education (Health & Physical Education)
• Bachelor of Education (HPE)(Honours)
• Bachelor of Education (Outdoor Education)
• Bachelor of Educational Studies
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Industry Entry
• Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)
• Master of Teaching (Secondary) or as approved by the Course Director

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to demonstrate understanding of current theories of physical education
• be able to justify the inclusion of the Health and Physical Education Area
• be able to apply Health and Physical Education and outdoor education metalanguage
• be able to apply the structure of the Health and Physical Education syllabus
• be able to differentiate content according to learner needs
• be able to differentiate learning and teaching strategies
• be able to apply current assessment and reporting practices
• be able to design authentic assessment
• be able to prepare standards referenced marking criteria
• be able to effectively report on student learning

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Foundation to Stage 6 an overview
• Year 7 - 10 Health and Physical Education
• Scope and Sequence
• Constructive Alignment
• Models of Pedagogy
• Designing Significant Learning Experiences
• Differentiating the Curriculum
• Using Digital Technologies
• Assessment and Reporting

Availability

Session 1 (30) Online
Bathurst Campus