Launceston
The face-to-face gym meetings conclude in week 11. Students begin their 3rd year practicum in week 12.
This face-to-face unit meets in the teaching gym (G101) on the Newnham campus on Mondays from 2.00-4.00PM starting in week 2.
Introduction
This introductory course in inclusive physical activity prepares pre-service educators to meet the needs of diverse learners by requiring candidates to effectively demonstrate the application of pedagogical strategies to teach individuals with disabilities physical activity, the use of appropriate assessment strategies, and the ability to reflect on practice to improve their professional performance. Students will examine various types of disabilities to learn how to create developmentally appropriate physical education lessons for all of the individuals they may encounter in their professional life.
Summary
| Unit name | Inclusivity & Physical Activity |
| Unit code | ESP307 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Mrs Rachel Oliver |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
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
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- differentiate between selected categories of disability and describe ways in which typical symptoms, traits, and outcome behaviours may hinder a student’s motor development and motor skill acquisition
- critically reflect on including students with disabilities in physical education lessons that utilise contemporary pedagogical approaches
- evaluate the inclusive properties of a school physical education program
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Each week on Monday at 9.00AM a new learning module will open. Students should review the learning module before attending the weekly gym activity session on Monday at 2.00PM in G Block (101) on the Newnham campus. These sessions will end at 4.00PM. Students are encouraged to keep a journal of the weekly gym activities to refer to later in the semester when the assessment tasks will be distributed. |
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| Assessment | Evaluation and Reflection - Practicum Experience (40%)|Inclusive Teaching Strategies Reflection Assignment (60%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
None. Relevant readings will provided on MyLO. |
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| Recommended | These readings will be useful for this unit to develop your knowledge and understanding of teaching and course-specific content. If you are seeking sources of evidence to support your assessment work, you will find these readings a useful starting point. There is no requirement to buy these texts/materials. |
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