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EDHP2001: Physical Education 2

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study will integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the study of physical education pedagogy focused on the intellectual dimensions of movement, inclusive practice and the development of skill within contexts that give it meaning and relevance for learners. This unit also examines the use of both direct and indirect pedagogy to achieve tactical transfer across the four games categories (invasion, striking, net/wall and target). This unit of study is the second of four examining pedagogical practice and content in physical education. The four units move pre-service teachers along a spectrum of styles for teaching physical education, ranging from direct to indirect styles. This unit specifically focuses on the Year 7-10 PDHPE syllabus and future Australian curriculum areas of active play and minor games; fundamental movement skills; and invasion and striking games (lacrosse, european handball, frisbee, cricket and softball). Skills will be developed and rehearsed in practical workshops allowing students to acquire a level of mastery and to apply their learning theory into practice in a supportive environment through both peer and lecturer feedback. All subject matter in this unit is underpinned and governed by organization, risk management, inclusivity, differentiation, curriculum planning, programming and assessment. In the practical workshops skills will be developed, corrected and refined, while curriculum content and pedagogy will be related to authentic assessment.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDHP2001
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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EDUH2017
Prerequisites
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48 credit points including (EDHP1000 or EDHP1001)
Corequisites
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EDHP2002
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Steve Georgakis, steve.georgakis@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation group assignment Micro teaching and reflection
n/a
30% Multiple weeks 1,000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO5 LO7 LO8
Assignment Reflections
n/a
20% Multiple weeks 1,000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Assignment Games and sport lesson plans
n/a
50% Week 13 2500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3
Skills-based evaluation Minimum standards of performance in games and sports
n/a
0% Weekly
Outcomes assessed: LO7
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Games and sport lesson plans: Individually students will develop a unit of work which is comprised of 4 Games and Sports lesson plans on a sport which has not been covered in class. This unit of work will include lesson plans which are based on both direct and indirect pedagogical approaches to teaching physical education. 
  • Micro teaching and reflection: In pairs you will peer-teach a 22 minute main component (not warm-up or conclusion) of a lesson and present a 3 minute summary to the class explaining how the activity(ies) have been planned around the principles and practices of effective and inclusive physical education. After your micro-teaching you are required to produce a 500 word written reflection.
  • Weekly reflections: Each week (5-12) students will be required to submit a response of 300 words in length, which must address the specific question provided in relation to the required readings, lecture and practical workshop material. Each reflection is worth 5% and there are a total of 6 reflections. 
  • Minimum standards of performance in games and sports: Students will be required to demonstrate mastery of a range of games and sports and fundamental movement skills.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 1. Introduction to the unit of study and assessment tasks; 2. Using Canvas; 3. Revision of EDHP1001 Physical Education 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO8
Practical workshop - athletics 1 Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 Teaching athletics and the spectrum of teaching styles Lecture (1 hr) LO3 LO6
Practical workshop - athletics 2 Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 03 Behaviour management and safety considerations Lecture (1 hr) LO2 LO3
Practical workshop - athletics 3 Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO7 LO8
Week 04 Practical micro teaching athletics assessment Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 05 1. Growth and development; 2. Ability and inclusion Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2
Practical workshop - soccer football accreditation Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO8
Week 06 1. Physical literacy: developing programs to meet all the needs of students; 2. Verbal and non-verbal communication in the physical education setting Lecture (1 hr) LO4 LO8
Practical workshop - striking games (softball) Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO7
Week 07 1. Authentic assessment in direct and indirect pedagogical methods; 2. Issues and contemporary perspectives in physical education assessment; 3. Assessment in physical education K-12; 4. Inclusive pedagogy and assessment. Lecture (1 hr) LO3 LO4
Practical workshop - invasion games (inclusive practices to teaching ultimate frisbee) Workshop (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 08 Practical lecture - 1. Physical education and school sport assessment and evaluation issues; 2. Assessment in Game Sense (TSAP and GPAI); 3. Using T-SAP in a practical setting; 4. Three variations of assessment; 5. Limitations of T-SAP and GPAI Lecture (1 hr) LO6 LO7 LO8
Practical workshop - invasion games (lacrosse and examining behaviour management) Workshop (2 hr) LO6 LO8
Week 09 Practical lecture - 1. Inclusion and teaching students with special needs; 2. Inclusive pedagogy and student-led approaches - opportunities; 3. Physical literacy; strategies that respond to students with different inclinations Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2
Practical workshop - striking games (cricket) Workshop (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO8
Week 10 1. Establishing and maintaining a quality learning environment in physical education; 2. Planning for inclusive pedagogy; 3. Physical literacy and its link to physical education; 4. Evaluation issues in physical education; 5. Verbal and non-verbal communication; 6. Catering for diverse learners Lecture (1 hr) LO2 LO6
Practical workshop - net/wall games (volleyball) Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO7 LO8
Week 11 1. Physical Education in the new PDHPE syllabus; 2. International perspectives; 3. Inclusive pedagogy; 4. Physical literacy Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO7
Practical workshop - invasion games (netball) Workshop (3 hr) LO5 LO6
Week 12 Games and sports micro teaching Practical (3 hr) LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

  • Required text: Board of Studies NSW. (2003). NSW Years 7-10 PDHPE syllabus. Sydney: Author.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. understand the relevant curriculum, legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for physical education teachers
  • LO2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical, cognitive and affective development of school aged youth and the impact these have on learning in active play and minor games; fundamental movement skills; and invasion and striking games
  • LO3. plan and implement learning experiences for physical education, using knowledge of student learning, curriculum, content and effective teaching strategies in the games and sports curriculum area
  • LO4. demonstrate an understanding of assessment and reporting strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning in both direct and indirect approaches
  • LO5. analyse and critique various pedagogical approaches for games and sports; active pay and minor games; and fundamental movement skills
  • LO6. discuss how tactical knowledge can be transferred within game categories and how curriculum planning should account for this with units in schools
  • LO7. plan and implement effective age appropriate games and sports games lesson plans according to curriculum content adopting both a direct and indirect approach
  • LO8. demonstrate a standard of performance for a range of fundamental movement and health related physical activities skills.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
4.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour.
7.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
LO2
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
5.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to interpret student assessment data to evaluate student learning and modify teaching practice.
6.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.
LO3
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
5.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their learning.
5.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of a range of strategies for reporting to students and parents/carers and the purpose of keeping accurate and reliable records of student achievement.
LO4
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
6.3.1. (Graduate) Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices.
LO5
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
5.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of a range of strategies for reporting to students and parents/carers and the purpose of keeping accurate and reliable records of student achievement.
6.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs.
LO6
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
3.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.
4.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions.
5.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.
LO7
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.6.1. (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
4.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
5.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.
6.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.
LO8
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
3.7.1. (Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
6.3.1. (Graduate) Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
2.1.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
3.1.1 A (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
3.2.1 A (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1 A (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
4.1.1 A (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.2.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions.
6.3.1 A (Graduate) Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices.

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