Inclusivity & Physical Activity unit (ESP307)

Launceston

Introduction

This introductory unit 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	Doctor Scott Pedersen
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/02/2027	16/03/2027	19/04/2027	13/06/2027

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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).

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Learning Outcomes

• Analyse factors that influence participation, learning, and engagement in physical activity and physical education for individuals with disabilities
• Apply contemporary pedagogical, assessment, and support strategies to adapt physical activity and physical education experiences for diverse learners
• Evaluate the inclusiveness of physical activity and physical education programs, environments, and teaching practices using evidence-informed principles of inclusion
• Design, adapt, and justify inclusive physical activity and physical education experiences that support participation, achievement, and wellbeing for diverse learners

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
070199	$613.00	$613.00	not applicable

• 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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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	The online learning module workshops provide the theoretical and professional foundations for inclusive physical education. Students examine disability, participation, inclusion, behaviour support, assessment adaptations, legislative requirements, and evidence-informed teaching strategies. The modules prepare students to analyse learner needs, apply inclusive practices, and justify teaching decisions during workshops, professional experience, and assessment tasks. The gym workshop schedule provides practical, hands-on opportunities for students to experience, apply, and evaluate inclusive physical education. Through adapted activities, disability sport experiences, case studies, peer teaching, and activity modification challenges, students develop the skills and confidence required to design inclusive learning experiences for diverse learners. The final workshop prepares students for their practicum-based evaluation project through inclusion auditing and analysis of school-based practices.
Assessment	Inclusive Physical Education Evaluation Project (50%)|Inclusive Teaching Design Challenge (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

None. Relevant readings will be provided through the MyLO Reading List.

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. Winnick, J. P., Porretta, D. L., & Lieberman, L. J. (2027). Adapted Physical Education and Sport (8th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.  [This text is available as an ebook] Block, M. E., Bishop, J. C., Davis, R., Dixon-Ibarra, A., & Elliott, S. (2016). A Teacher's Guide to Adapted Physical Education: Including Students with Disabilities in Sports and Recreation (4th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.  [This text is available as an ebook] Hodge, S. R., Lieberman, L. J., & Murata, N. M. (2017). Essentials of Teaching Adapted Physical Education: Diversity, Culture, and Inclusion. New York, NY: Routledge.

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