Applied HPE Pedagogy 1 unit (ESP180)

Launceston

Introduction

Physical activity plays an important role in contemporary Australian society, with the learning of skills and techniques essential for effective participation, teaching and coaching. Whatever your area of interest, it is important that you have knowledge and skills that enable you to work with people in a range of physical activities. A study of various physical activities enables better decision-making by you in understanding what is required when planning sequences of learning experiences. It is important that you develop both a personal understanding of the structures (such as techniques, skills, and maintaining a safe learning environment) of the physical activities, as well as the pedagogical knowledge required to teach these physical activities in any context. This is the first physical activity laboratory unit in the sequence of three. This physical activity laboratory is a theory informed practical unit and is designed to develop your ability to teach athletics, aquatics and outdoor education. There is a need not only for the acquisition of knowledge and the understanding of how skills develop, but also for the study of strategies appropriate for the teaching/learning of these activities to people of varying ages.

Summary

Unit name	Applied HPE Pedagogy 1
Unit code	ESP180
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Mr Tom Hartley
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Design learning activities that utilise a range of teaching strategies to enhance safe, inclusive and efficient movement in a variety of environments
• Organise activities by providing clear directions
• Organise outdoor learning activities that demonstrate understanding of the pedagogical and transformative potential of outdoor education
• Engage with colleagues/peers to create a professional learning community to develop an inquiry stance
• Plan and communicate outdoor activities that comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
070105	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$2,562.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Teaching

Assessment	Plan and Instruct - Athletics (30%)|Lesson Suite - Aquatics (35%)|Outdoor Education (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

Recommended

Beames, S., & Brown, M. (2016). Adventurous Learning: A pedagogy for a changing world. New York: Routledge. ESP180 Unit Outline Version: UG 02-19 6 Beames, S. (Library can make available online)  Higgins, P., & Nicol, R. (2012). Learning outside the classroom: Theory and guidelines for practice. New York, USA: Routledge. (Library can make available online)  Perrin, R. (2015). Pocket guide to APA style (5th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning*.   Tasmanian Department of Education. (2016). Swimming and water safety program: Teachers handbook. Hobart, Tasmania. (download available in MyLo content)  *Please note there is no requirement to purchase the Perrin text if you already have the previously required Faigley text.  Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.

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