HM1061 - Foundations of Human Movement Studies
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2013 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Education |
This subject is designed to lay a foundation in the disciplines, which underpin the study of human movement. It will serve as a major introduction to the historical, sociological, philosophical and cultural foundations of human movement for understanding the individual and social imperatives of sports, games, physical education, and leisure activities. Similarly, it will present an overview of the pedagogical, psychological and biophysical foundations of the area knowledge of which is essential for teachers of HPE and Physical Education. A good understanding and appreciation of the sociocultural foundations of Human Movement allows us to critically reflect upon physical activity, sport, recreation and leisure which are central dimensions of Australian culture.
Learning Outcomes
- appreciate and analyse the ethical, moral and social justice concerns relating to sport, health, physical education and leisure;
- recognise the need for health/physical educators and coaches to have competencies in all related foundational areas;
- demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the socio-cultural foundations of physical activity;
- be able to reflect upon and incorporate the biophysical aspects of human movement in HPE, coaching and recreational contexts;
- demonstrate an understanding of the three major areas of pedagogy related to human movement studies: curriculum, instruction and learning.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | HM1060 |
Availabilities | |
| External, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 29-Aug-2013 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Peter Horton |
| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | exam (50%); non-invigilated tasks to be advised by subject coordinator (30%); on-line participation - to be advised by subject coordinator (20%). |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 29-Aug-2013 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Peter Horton. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (30%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.