James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

ED2190 - Health and Physical Education for Primary School

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

Limited offering available only to RATEP students

This subject assists students to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for planning, teaching and assessing learnings in Health and Physical Education in primary years relevant to State and National curriculum and initiatives. Students will examine the pedagogical models and trends influencing primary years Health and Physical Education (HPE), including the educative purpose, strengths-based and inquiry approaches, health literacy, valuing movement, the role of play, social sustainability and Indigenous perspectives. Approaches to developing learner-centred, integrated and inclusive learning experiences are emphasised.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:6 credit points of level 1 ED subjects
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
ED3101

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Maree Dinan-Thompson
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 13 hours tutorials
    Assessment:in-class exam (35%); performance tasks - physical activity and health (40%); professional plan (group) (25%).

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Face to face teaching (Online tutorial attendance at RATEP to be advised)
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Maree Dinan-Thompson
    Contact hours:
    • 13 hours tutorials - online tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); in-class exam (25%); professional plan (group) (35%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2016
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Maree Dinan-Thompson
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures
      • 13 hours tutorials
        Assessment:in-class exam (35%); performance tasks - physical activity and health (40%); professional plan (group) (25%).

        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.