Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Health and Physical Education for Young Children

• Unit Code

  HPE2260

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Mr David Charles MACDONALD

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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. Health and physical education in the curriculum.
3. Instructional skills and management strategies in teaching health and physical education.
4. Fundamental movement skills accreditation.
5. Learning environments that promote children's physical activity and movement exploration.
6. Planning, teaching and assessing in health and physical education.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

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.

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