Details for CRS231 Curriculum Studies – Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Part A

In this subject, Teacher Education Students (TES) will be introduced to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in the NESA Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) K-10 Syllabus. They will examine and critique the content, principles, practices and pedagogical approaches associated with physical activity and movement education, and personal development and health education. This subject also aims to develop the TES’ understanding of contemporary theory, concepts and skills and provide opportunities for the design of learning and teaching sequences and assessment tools that respond to the needs of diverse learners and are informed by research. The diverse social factors which impact upon the learning and teaching of PDHPE for supporting the development of health, well-being and a positive sense of self and others will also be explored. 

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS231
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• EDU103 Foundations of Christian Education
• EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory
• At least one major/minor subject in Personal Development, Health or Physical Education

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Discuss, with reference to current research and best practice, health and well-being issues that affect young Australians and their ability to make positive lifestyle choices that foster emotional well-being.
2. Analyse the teacher’s role in engaging with parent/carers in the educative process and with external professionals and community organizations in Christian and alternate school context
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship of the strands within Stage 4 and 5 components of the current NESA(ACARA) PDHPE syllabus by designing programs for students from diverse backgrounds, which foster interpersonal skills, self-management and movement skills to lifelong participation, wellbeing and respectful relationships.
4. Design Units of Work using the current PDHPE K-10 Syllabus (ACARA/NESA or equivalent) including the general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities, and  assessments.
5. Reflect upon the lesson sequence and curriculum materials using threshold concepts and skills development, knowledge acquisition and signature pedagogies that incorporate ICT.

Subject Content

1. Exploration of Physical Education 
2. Pedagogy for teaching and assessing PDHPE 
3. PDHPE syllabus 
4. Overview of the Quality Teaching Framework (QTF)  
5. Responsive Teaching Practices 
6. Daily Teaching 
7. Indigenous Pedagogies  
8. PDHPE within Christian and alternate school contexts 
9. Overview of the types of Assessment 
10. Recording and Reporting Achievements 
11. Professional Practice   

This course may be offered in the following formats

•  Face to face on site (intensive)
• E-learning (online/asynchronous) 
•  E-learning (online/synchronous)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Critical Reflective Paper (25%)
• Lesson Plan Sequence: Part 1 (35%)
• Lesson Plan Sequence: Part 2 (40%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.