Unit outline_

EDMT5695: Physical Education 2

Semester 1, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This is the second unit of study in the Physical Education stream and it examines the major sports in the Year 7-10 New South Wales Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Syllabus. In particular invasion games (soccer football, netball, touch football, lacrosse); net/wall games (tennis, volleyball); striking games (cricket, softball); target games (lawn bowls); gymnastics and dance are taught using both direct and indirect instruction with a focus of peer observation, technique detection and correction. All subject matter in this unit is underpinned and governed by organisation; 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 examined in relation to physical education and general education learning theory. Issues related to authentic assessment in physical education pedagogy are also explored. The unit will also integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the study of physical education pedagogy focused on the intellectual dimensions of movement, inclusive pedagogy and the development of skills within contexts that give it meaning and relevance for learners.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
? 
24 credit points including EDMT5692 and EDMT5694
Corequisites
? 
EDMT5693
Prohibitions
? 
None
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Louisa Peralta, louisa.peralta@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Louisa Peralta, louisa.peralta@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Claire Marvell, claire.marvell@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2025
Type Description Weight Due Length
Online task AI Allowed Lesson Plan, Micro Teaching & Justification/Reflection
Lesson Plan and Teaching
40% Multiple weeks 1500 word equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Presentation AI Allowed Oral Justification
Oral Justification
15% Week 11
Due date: 16 May 2025 at 23:59
1000 equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Assignment AI Allowed Unit of Work
Unit of Work
45% Week 12
Due date: 23 May 2025 at 23:59
2000 word equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
AI allowed = AI allowed ?

Assessment summary

Assessment #1 

Submission instructions:

The 15 minute microteaching sessions will be delivered in two tutorials (you will be allocated Week 7 [dance] or 10 [gymnastics]) and the lesson plans should be submitted via Canvas on the day of teaching.

The individual written justification/reflection should be uploaded to Canvas one week after the microteaching.

Detail:

This assessment is in three parts: 

Part 1. Micro Teaching (20%)

In pairs, students will prepare and deliver a microteaching session on a given dance/gymnastics movement (to be allocated in week 1). Within the session students need to include one practice (or part practice) where there is some direct (explicit) teaching of a skill/technique (including progressions) and one practice (or part practice) where there is some student centred learning. In this part some explicit learning of relevant social skills should also be promoted.

Thus students will be employing at least one reproduction teaching style and at least one production teaching style. 

Each session must clearly demonstrate teaching and learning and move beyond just activity.The learning outcomes should include skills/techniques, composition and other syllabus skills (see movement skill domain). In this sense the lesson should promote learning across all domains and should reflect the concept of physical literacy. 

Part B. Lesson Plan (15%)

Prior to microteaching, students will submit a fully developed 45 minute lesson plan detailing all learning activities, including the activity(ies) implemented in the microteaching session, the teaching and learning content and all teaching resources.

A proforma for the lesson plan will be available on Canvas. The detail in the lesson plan should be sufficient for a third person to deliver this lesson from only your lesson plan. 

Part C. Reflection (10%)

After the completion of the micro-teaching students present a 200 word written reflection of their lesson. The reflection should focus on the key learnings from the experience.

You are permitted to use generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Bing Chat and other generative AI) to brainstorm initial ideas and approaches for completing Parts B and C of your assignment.However, you must develop or edit those ideas to a substantial degree to ensure your submission is your own, original work. The use of generative AI must be acknowledged. You can do this by inserting a note at the end of your submission where you need to describe the AI tool(s) that you used, what you used it to do, what prompt(s) you provided, and how the output of the AI was used or adapted by you. This additional description does not add to your word count.

Assessment #2 

Submission instructions:

Students will upload their oral reflection by the end of Week 11.

Detail:

Throughout the unit, students will have been introduced to a variety of contemporary pedagogical approaches to physical education. Further, students will have been encouraged to critically examine traditional approaches to physical education and reflect on the need to plan and prepare inclusive and effective physical education lessons for diverse student groups. In Week 11's tutorial session, you will be observing your peers teach sport/individual/group activities. You will be allocated a minimum of two groups to observe and reflect on their teaching and teaching practices. You will be given a template, using a series of stimulus questions, to utilise your knowledge, observations and experience to respond to the overarching question: 

What makes an effective and inclusive Physical Education Program/Lesson?

You are permitted to use generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Bing Chat and other generative AI) to brainstorm initial ideas and approaches for completing your assignment.However, you must develop or edit those ideas to a substantial degree to ensure your submission is your own, original work. The use of generative AI must be acknowledged. You can do this by inserting a note at the end of your submission where you need to describe the AI tool(s) that you used, what you used it to do, what prompt(s) you provided, and how the output of the AI was used or adapted by you. This additional description does not add to your word count.

Assessment #3 

Detail:

Students will develop a unit of work which is comprised of a 6 lesson sequence on an activity area and a specific teaching context. This lesson sequence students will need to use annotations to explain and justify key aspects of programming, such as differentiation, pedagogical variety, progression and sequencing. A scaffold and full task details will be made available on Canvas. This same lesson sequency will form the basis of Assessment 3 in EDMT5694.

Each lesson sequency must include the following:

1. Unit Overview (6 lesson unit)

2. Lesson plans (2 fully developed sequential lesson plans including resources)

3. Identification of resources required for the unit (eg texts/videos/worksheets etc)

A proforma for the Unit Plan and the Lesson Plans will be available on Canvas

A marking criteria and rubric for this task will be available on Canvas.

You are permitted to use generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Bing Chat and other generative AI) to brainstorm initial ideas and approaches for completing Parts B and C of your assignment.However, you must develop or edit those ideas to a substantial degree to ensure your submission is your own, original work. The use of generative AI must be acknowledged. You can do this by inserting a note at the end of your submission where you need to describe the AI tool(s) that you used, what you used it to do, what prompt(s) you provided, and how the output of the AI was used or adapted by you. This additional description does not add to your word count.

Assessment criteria

Marking criteria are available on canvas

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator. 

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions. 

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed – whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as “AI restricted”). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit. 

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply. 

The Current Students website provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the  AI in Education Canvas site

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:

As per faculty policy

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.

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Lecture - Introduction – Unit and Assessment Overview - Unlearning PE - NSW PDHPE (K-10) Syllabus framework Tutorial - Minor Games 1: - Minor games for teaching and extending fundamental movement skills and practising sport-specific skills - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, substance and structure of the content. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Week 02 Lecture 2: - Unpacking the NSW 7-10 PDHPE Syllabus Tutorial Minor Games 2: - Minor games for teaching and extending fundamental movement skills and practising sport-specific skills. - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, substance and structure of the content. - Effective and inclusive practices when teaching minor games. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Week 03 Lecture 3: - PE instructional models/teaching styles and evidence of impact on student learning. Tutorial Minor Games 3: - Minor games for teaching and extending fundamental movement skills and practising sport-specific skills. - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, substance and structure of the content. - Effective and inclusive practices when teaching minor games. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 04 Lecture 4: - Differentiation Tutorial Minor Games 4: - Minor games for teaching and extending fundamental movement skills and practising sport-specific skills. - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, substance and structure of the content. - Effective and inclusive practices when teaching minor games. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 Lecture 5: - NSW PDHPE Years 7-10 Syllabus and lesson planning (includes safety and risk assessment). Tutorial 5 Dance 1 - (Elements of Dance, Creative Dance and Dance Building): - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area. - Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 06 Lecture 6: - NSW PDHPE Years 7-10 Syllabus and lesson planning (includes safety and risk assessment). Tutorial 6 Dance 2 - (Elements of Dance, Creative Dance and Dance Building): - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area. - Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 07 Lecture 7: - PE pedagogical models and evidence of impact on student learning. Tutorial 7 Dance 3 - (Social, cultural and modern dance): - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area. - Effective and inclusive practices when teaching dance. - Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements. Microteaching Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 08 Lecture 8: - PE pedagogical models and evidence of impact on student learning. Tutorial 8 Gymnastics 1: - Introduction to the Dominant Movement Patterns Approach: Statics, Landings and Swings - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area. - Effective and inclusive practices when teaching gymnastics. - Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 09 Lecture 9: - Assessment for, as and of learning, the Common Grade Scale and Reporting, and assessment for PE content and contexts of learning. Tutorial 9 Gymnastics 2: - Introduction to the Dominant Movement Patterns Approach: Springs, Landings, Locomotion. - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area. - Effective and inclusive practices when teaching gymnastics. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 10 Lecture 10: Behaviour management in Physical Education. - Designing assessment tasks and marking criteria. Tutorial 10 Gymnastics 3: - Introduction to the Dominant Movement Patterns Approach: Rotations, Movement sequencing. - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area. Microteaching. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 11 Lecture 11: - Behaviour Management in PE Part 2 Tutorial 11 Year 1 HPE peer teaching presentations: - Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence. - Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics - Include a range of teaching strategies in teaching - Demonstrate a range of verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to support student engagement. Year 1 MTeach observation and oral reflection. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 12 Lecture 12: - Structured observations, reflections and building teaching capacity. Tutorial 12: Recap and goal setting for Semester 2 and first professional experience placement. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

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

A reading list is available on Canvas 

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. Recognise physical and sport literacy as a pre-requisite for lifelong physical activity
  • LO2. Demonstrate the various skills of a variety of sports (invasion, net/wall, target and striking), gymnastics and dance
  • LO3. Engage with and understand the nexus between practice, theory and research in sports/games (invasion, net/wall, target and striking), gymnastics and dance
  • LO4. Communicate with confidence using oral, written and visual techniques, for the purposes of future learning and professional practice in physical education
  • LO5. Examine different pedagogical approaches and understand how they can be applied in the physical education setting to maximise student learning
  • LO6. Demonstrate an understanding of how games/sports, gymnastics and dance can be modified to meet the needs of diverse learners with a focus of inclusion
  • LO7. Plan for inclusive and effective learning using the NSW PDHPE syllabus

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
LO6
NESA Priority Area Elaborations - NESA
5-SWD.03. Understanding of the likely impacts that disability may have on a student’s access to and participation in learning
5-SWD.04. Ability to identify individual learning needs and, with appropriate specialist support, apply strategies to address such needs in the school and classroom environment
5-SWD.07. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs in order to include the specific learning needs of students
6-EALD.07. Development of effective teaching and learning strategies for teaching second language learners in the context of the mainstream classroom and the range of key learning areas, and for working with ESL and Community Language teachers
LO7
NESA Priority Area Elaborations - NESA
2-CM.01. Understanding of how effective teaching, including curriculum rigor, engagement, participation and inclusion, is a key factor in effective classroom management
2-CM.04. Ability to enact appropriate strategies that respond to the learning needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
2-CM.05. Ability to design and implement plans and strategies that can be used within classrooms and other school settings to facilitate a positive classroom climate. This should include conceptual frameworks that emphasise evidence-based practises and support a proactive approach to classroom management (e.g. Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS) or Response to Intervention (RTI)). These strategies could include (but not be limited to): a. the promotion of positive student behaviour and positive relationships within the classroom b. support of students with disability within the classroom and wider school settings, including practical strategies to facilitate the students’ success c. effective communication with parents/care-givers and communities d. intervention to manage disruptive student behaviour e. discipline/crisis/emergency response for disruptive student behavior
5-SWD.02. Understanding of the broader implications of disability on learning and the responsibilities of teachers
5-SWD.03. Understanding of the likely impacts that disability may have on a student’s access to and participation in learning
5-SWD.04. Ability to identify individual learning needs and, with appropriate specialist support, apply strategies to address such needs in the school and classroom environment
6-EALD.07. Development of effective teaching and learning strategies for teaching second language learners in the context of the mainstream classroom and the range of key learning areas, and for working with ESL and Community Language teachers

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

Student feedback is both valued and welcomed and will be used to inform changes/revisions for 2026.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.