Launceston
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This introductory unit prepares educators from a variety of disciplines to meet the maturational needs of diverse learners by providing a foundational base of knowledge regarding physical and cognitive development from conception through adulthood, with an emphasis on childhood. Teaching all children the benefits of lifelong physical activity participation through Gallahue's lifespan motor development model and the use of developmentally appropriate assessment and programming strategies will be the primary focus of this unit.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Growth and Motor Development Across the Lifespan |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ESP160 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Dr Scott Pedersen |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: Reading Quizzes (24%) Task 2: Discussion Task Engagement (22%) Task 3: Lecture Content Quizzes (54%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Refer bookshop link |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Refer bookshop link |
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