Outline

Overview

This unit of study is the first of three examining pedagogical practice in physical education. The three units move pre-service teachers along a spectrum of styles for teaching physical education, ranging from teacher-centred to more student centred styles. This unit specifically focuses on the Year 7-10 PDHPE Syllabus, and future Australian Curriculum focus areas of challenge/adventure activities, movement fundamentals including fundamental movement skills, and minor games. A developmental PE approach (Gallahue and Ozmun, 2006) will be taken in delivering this unit which takes into account the psychomotor, cognitive and affective domains as youth learn through physical activity. Skills will be developed and rehearsed in tutorial sessions allowing students to acquire a level of mastery and to transfer the learning theory into practice in a supportive environment through both peer and instructor feedback. There will be an additional cost for the 2 day field trip -approximately $200. An alternative learning experience and assessment will be offered for those pre-service teachers who are not able to finance this trip.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EDMT5694
Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	EDMT5692
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Steve Georgakis, steve.georgakis@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Richard Light, richard.light@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Steve Georgakis, steve.georgakis@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Peer teaching of a fundamental movement skill (FMS) n/a	30%	-	500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Minimum standards of performance in fundamental movement skills n/a	0%	-
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Risk management policy implementation n/a	40%	Multiple weeks	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Lesson plan n/a	30%	STUVAC Due date: 01 Jun 2023 at 23:59	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Micro-teaching and reflection: Students will be given a physical education skill in week 2. With a partner, they will plan a 20 minute skill development or application learning activity. The pairs will implement this activity and teach this peers to their peers. After the peer teaching presentation, the pair will write a critical reflective statement justifying their approach to teaching this skill, but also taking into account the strengths and limitations of this approach and future use of this approach and others.
Lesson plan: Students will design a 60 minute Games and Sport lesson plan that has appropriate learning experiences, assessment and reporting strategies, and refers to curriculum, legislative, administrative and organisational policies (e.g., risk management policy).
Risk management policy implementation weekly reflections: Students will complete 6 weekly reflections which analyse a risk management policy, its processes and implementation guidelines as well as NESA priority areas. .
Minimum standards of performance in fundamental movement skills: Students will be required to demonstrate mastery of a range of fundamental movement skills, including those for minor games and challenge/adventure activities. If students are not demonstrating mastery in tutorial sessions, they will be informed by the lecturer/tutor and will be given a timeframe to practice the skill and perform this skill. The student will be asked to video-record their improved performance and submit to the lecturer/tutor in the required timeframe.

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

FASS late penalties apply

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.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Netwall games	Workshop (4 hr)
Week 01	Introduction	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Gymnastics	Workshop (2 hr)
	Fundamental movement skills	Workshop (2 hr)
	Dance	Workshop (2 hr)
	Motor development (a theoretical model)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	FMS	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 04	Minor games	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 05	Soccer	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 06	Physical education and evidence-based pedagogies and lesson planning	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Cricket	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 07	Physical education and evidence-based pedagogies and lesson planning	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Netball	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 08	1. Challenge/adventure activities, theory, safety considerations and evidence-based pedagogies; 2. Quality learning environment, literacy and numeracy strategies, duty of care, wellbeing; 3. Duty of care, preparation for 6 hour hike	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 08	Outdoor education 9-hour hike Blue Mountains	Field trip (9 hr)

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.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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 teachers of physical education
LO2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical, cognitive and affective (social) development of children and the impact these have on learning in physical education
LO3. plan and implement learning experiences for physical education, using knowledge of student learning, curriculum, content and effective teaching strategies
LO4. demonstrate an understanding of assessment and reporting strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning in physical education
LO5. analyse and critique various pedagogical approaches for challenge/adventure activities, fundamental movement skills, minor games, and their relationship to planning for teaching movement
LO6. demonstrate a standard of performance for a range of fundamental movement 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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes

Additional information

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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EDMT5694: Physical Education 1

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Site visit guidelines

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect