HLPE1530 Foundation Studies in Physical Education

2011

4.5

1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour seminar weekly
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly

1 Admission into BEDMSSBA-B Education (Middle & Secondary Schooling), B Arts
1a Admission into BEDMSSBHS-B Education (Middle & Secondary Schooling), B Health Sciences
1b Admission into BEDMSSBSC-B Education (Middle & Secondary Schooling), B Science
1c Admission into BEDPRBA-Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Arts
1d Admission into BEDJPBA-Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary), Bachelor of Arts
1e Admission into BEDMSBA-Bachelor of Education (Middle School), Bachelor of Arts
1f Admission into BEDMSBHS-Bachelor of Education (Middle School), Bachelor of Health Sciences
1g Admission into BEDMSBSC-Bachelor of Education (Middle School), Bachelor of Science
1h Admission into BEDJPBSC-Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary), Bachelor of Science
1i Admission into BEDSBA-Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Arts
1j Admission into BEDSBHS-Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Health Sciences
1k Admission into BEDSBSC-Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Science
1l Admission into BEDECBA-Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Arts
1m Admission into BEDMSSEBDS-B Education (Middle & Secondary/Special Ed), B Disability Studies
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m))

HLPE1521 has been successfully completed

Assignment(s); Practical work; Journals.

On completion of this topic students should have developed an understanding and appreciation of a range of constructions of physical education and aspects and issues in school settings and the wider community. The links with health education will be a focus. A rationale and philosophy of physical education will be further enhanced through assignment work and the involvement in practical applications of the theoretical constructs.

Students will be provided with the opportunity to be introduced to:

• the field of Physical Education and thereby establish the foundations for further study in this area

• a broad understanding of the philosophical, historical, physiological, motorlogical, biomechanical, sociological, psychological, political, educational and pedagogical concepts underlying current practice in Physical Education and its application in school and community settings

• the links between physical education and health education

On completing this topic students should be able to demonstrate, at a foundational level:

• an understanding of the philosophical, historical, physiological, motorlogical, biomechanical, sociological, psychological, political, educational and pedagogical concepts underlying current practice in Physical Education

• an understanding and appreciation of the aspects and issues related to physical education in the community, especially in school settings

• proficiency in a range of pedagogical skills related to physical education in school settings

• an understanding and appreciation of the links between physical education and health education