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EDUP3043: Health and Physical Education 2

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit focuses on NESA requirements and best practice pedagogies for teaching PDHPE in primary schools. Through an examination of syllabus and support documents, students will design, implement and evaluate a variety of resources, pedagogies and skills for teaching PDHPE. Students will gain experience planning significant teaching and learning activities and create learning links across other key learning areas. The Health Promoting Schools model is mobilised to discuss whole-school approaches to specific subject matter, including: sexual health education, drug education, child protection education, mental health (including loss and grief), games and sports, athletics and aquatics.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDUP3043
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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36 credit points of 2000-level EDUP-coded units
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Kellie Burns, kellie.burns@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Kellie Burns, kellie.burns@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Brooke Manning, brooke.manning@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation hurdle task Team teaching presentation
Team teaching of athletics skills
30% Multiple weeks 30 mins/1500 wrds
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO5
Assignment hurdle task Group Programming Task
Scope and Sequence group design
50% Week 05
Due date: 22 Mar 2024 at 23:59
2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Assignment hurdle task Health Promoting School Plan
Plan for whole-of-school approach to health curriculum
20% Week 09
Due date: 26 Apr 2024 at 23:59
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO6
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Programming Task: Working in groups, students will develop a stage scope and sequence for PDHPE.
  • HPS plan: Selecting an area of health education content from the K-6 PDHPE syllabus, students will develop a whole-of-school plan using the Health Promoting Schools framework.
  • Team teaching: Working in small groups, students will teach their peers PE skills, demonstrating an understanding of skill development, classroom organisation in PE,  appropriate feedback and safety.

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

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

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:

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 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 2023. 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 Establishing our starting point: Why is PDHPE so important to K-6 learning? Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Health in primary schools; K-6 PDHPE Syllabus Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 02 Programming and planning in PDHPE: Part 1 Online class (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6
Scope & sequence workshop Tutorial (2 hr) LO3
Week 03 Programming and planning in PDHPE: Part 2 Online class (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6
Scope & sequence workshop Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 04 The health promoting school: What is a whole of school approach to health? Online class (1 hr) LO2 LO6
Mental health education Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 05 What is health literacy and why is it important to PDHPE? Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2
Loss and grief education Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Week 06 Child protection Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Sexualities education Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 07 Games & sport in primary PE Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5
Games & sport Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5
Week 08 Strategies for grouping, providing feedback and improving learning in PE Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Games & sport Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4
Week 09 Athletics in the primary curriculum Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5
Athletics Tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 10 Safety education Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Athletics Tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 11 Food & nutrition education Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5 LO6
Class presentations Tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 12 Alcohol & drug education Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6
Class presentations Tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

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

Where applicable,  readings will be provided 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. Explore best practice pedagogies for teaching a range of content issues in PDHPE, including areas of content deemed 'sensitive' (mental health, loss and grief, sexualities education, drug education) and examine relevant policies and resources to support quality teaching across K-6.
  • LO2. Understand the significance of the Health Promoting Schools framework for effective teaching and learning in PDHPE and use this framework to examine a range of sensitive issues relevant to diverse school communities.
  • LO3. Sequence concepts and learning experiences for specific stages of learners in PDHPE by considering contemporary pedagogies, applying inquiry-based learning theory and engaging with syllabus content to a whole-school scope and sequence.
  • LO4. Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanical principles and pedagogies of moving our body, understanding movement and learning through movement, by performing skills and routines specifically in games and sports and athletics.
  • LO5. Display confidence and competence in teaching K-6 PDHPE subject matter (specifically games and sports and athletics), providing feedback and employing reflective practice to enhance their performance.
  • LO6. Consider the needs and interests of students from a variety of socio-cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures when planning for learning and teaching, especially when addressing sensitive issues in the PDHPE classroom.

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

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