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 |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Plan and Instruct - Athletics (30%)|Lesson Suite - Aquatics (35%)|Outdoor Education (35%) |
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| 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. |
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| 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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