Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Health and Physical Education for Young Children

• Unit Code

  HPE2260

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit introduces students to the philosophies and practices that are currently used in the Health and Physical Education Learning Area in the early years. Particular emphasis is placed on the planning, implementation and assessment of outcomes-based learning, as well as the study of fundamental movement skills and movement concepts. In addition, a practical component provides opportunities for students to engage in and plan a variety of learning experiences and environments.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HPE1010, HPE2010

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Collaboratively plan, implement and assess a range of learning experiences and strategies designed to promote the development of childrens knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in the Health and Physical Education Learning Area.
2. Describe the philosophy underpinning practices in the teaching and learning of health and physical education in the early years.
3. Design learning environments that promote physical activity and encourage childrens exploration of movement.
4. Discuss instructional skills and management strategies that help develop positive and safe learning environments in health and physical education with young children.
5. Discuss the importance of health and physical education for young children.
6. Teach, analyse and assess fundamental movement skills and movement concepts.

Unit Content

1. Current philosophies and practices in the teaching of health and physical education with young children 0-8 years.
2. Fundamental movement skills accreditation.
3. Health and physical education in the curriculum.
4. Instructional skills and management strategies in teaching health and physical education.
5. Learning environments that promote childrens physical activity and movement exploration.
6. Planning, teaching and assessing in health and physical education.

Additional Learning Experience Information

May include lectures, tutorials, participation in practical workshops, collaborative group work, directed reading

Assessment

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 Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Author. Fundamental movement skills package. Australia: Steps Professional Learning.
• ^ Pica, R, (2007). Moving and learning across the curriculum. (2nd. ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Thomson.
• ^ Jefferson-Buchanan, R. (2009). Fundamental fun. (1st. ed.). United Kingdom: Steps Professional Learning.
• Graham, G. (2001). Teaching children physical education. (2nd ed.). Champaign: Human Kinetics.
• Graham, G., Holt-Hale, S., & Parker, M. (2007). Children moving: A reflective approach to teaching physical education. (6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies.
• Marotz, L. R., Cross, M. Z., & Rush, J. M. (2005). Health, safety and nutrition for the young child. (6th ed.). Clifton Park: Delmar Learning.
• Pica, R. (2004). Experiences in movement birth to age. (3rd ed.). Clifton Park: Thomson Delmar Learning.
• Sayre, N. E., & Gallagher, J. D. (2001). The young child and the environment: Issues related to health, nutrition, safety, and physical activity. Needham Heights: MA: Allyn & Bacon.
• Tinning, R., McCuaig, L., & Hunter, L. (2006). Teaching health and physical education. Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson Prentice Hall.
• Education Department of Western Australia. (1997). Fundamental movement skills support package. Perth, Australia: Author.
• Butler, J. T. (2001). Principles of health education and health promotion. (3rd ed.). Belmont: Wadsworth.
• Pica. R. (2013). Experiences in movement and music. (5th ed.). Canada: Cengage Learning.
• Gallahue, D. L., & Donnelly, F. C. (2003). Developmental physical education for all children. (4th ed.). Champaign: Human Kinetics.

^ Mandatory reference

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