James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

ED4493 - Advanced Studies in Physical Education, Health and Wellbeing

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by:

Limited, SP2

To equip future Health and Physical Education teachers with the expertise and associated knowledge and skills to fulfil their official teaching and learning responsibilities. This subject intends to explore advanced teaching in health and physical education, as well as explore the pedagogy and practice of service learning. In ED4493, preservice teachers will integrate and extend on their discipline and curriculum knowledge and skills to plan innovative learning experiences for children/adolescents, apply technology in an engaging and learning-oriented manner, and develop assessment items and make judgements. Preservice teachers will develop and implement pedagogical initiatives that support learning beyond the official health and physical education curriculum through meaningful community service (minimum 50 hours). The service learning projects will aim to strengthen communities with a focus on activities that promote social responsibility. Preservice teachers will explore a range of learning partnerships with community agencies, industry and business, preparing them for their role with children/students and in the wider community.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
It is assumed that students will have strong academic literacy capabilities; appropriate knowledge and skills to engage critically with texts and tasks; capacity for reflection and effective professional and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to work in new settings and contribute in meaningful ways; capacity for time-management and strong organisational skills.
Prerequisites:ED3488 OR (ED2190 AND ED3197) OR (ED3209 AND ED3210 AND ED3297)

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Face to face teaching (5 x 4 hr workshops, 1 x 5 hr forum)
Contact hours:
  • 25 hours
  • 50 hours
Assessment:group and individual: satisfactory completion of assessment and moderation task (20%); individual: satisfactory completion of pre and post experience task (40%); individual: certified completion of service learning experience (minimum 50 hours) (40%).

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.