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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to the sociocultural foundations of health and physical education by socio-critically examining constructions of physical activity, the body, culture and identity in contemporary society. Through a comprehensive exploration of history, philosophy and sociological theory students in this unit contemplate the HPE teachers privileged position as creator, constructor and enactor of knowledge and understandings in health education and physical education. Students learn that personal, cultural and contextual factors shape and impact safer, healthier and more active living. Through reflective practice, research and collaboration with others, this unit prepares students with understandings to support and strengthen the health and wellbeing of young people in Australian schools.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops, practical sessions, student presentations and web-managed instruction.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Contemporary health inquiry | 60% |
| Assignment | Student reflections | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to the sociocultural foundations of health and physical education by socio-critically examining constructions of physical activity, the body, culture and identity in contemporary society. Through a comprehensive exploration of history, philosophy and sociological theory students in this unit contemplate the HPE teacher’s privileged position as creator, constructor and enactor of knowledge and understandings in health education and physical education. Students learn that personal, cultural and contextual factors shape and impact safer, healthier and more active living. Through reflective practice, research and collaboration with others, this unit prepares students with understandings to support and strengthen the health and wellbeing of young people in Australian schools.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 14 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 14 x 2 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Lectures, workshops, practical sessions, student presentations and web-managed instruction.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Contemporary health inquiry | 60% |
| Assignment | Student reflections | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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