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    Overview

    Introduces the aims, philosophy and content of health and physical education. Examines effective pedagogies and resources required for critical thinking and action through learning, curriculum sequences and practical experiences.

    About this paper

    Paper title Health and Physical Education
    Subject Education
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $937.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BTchg
    Notes
    Primary Education and Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only.
    Contact

    shannon.mcnatty@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Paper Co-ordinator: Shannon McNatty
    Other staff: Alli McKenzie (Southland)
    Olivia Wheeler (Dunedin)

    Paper Structure
    • Underlying conceptual framework of Health and Physical Education
    • Seven key areas of learning
    • Learning in, through, and about movement
    • Critical thinking, critical action, and creative thinking in Health and Physical Education
    • Planning, teaching, and assessment for learning
    • Integration of Māori values, te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in Health and Physical Education
    • Community partnerships and environments
    Textbooks
    Required Text:
    New Zealand Ministry of Education (2007). The New Zealand curriculum. Wellington: Learning Media.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • Demonstrate an ability to reflect critically on the theoretical and conceptual foundations that inform Health and Physical Education
    • Demonstrate effective planning and assessment for teaching and learning inclusive of all learners
    • Demonstrate how to include Māori values, te reo me ngā tikanga Māori relevant to Health and Physical Education
    • Examine and apply effective pedagogical tools for teaching in Health and Physical Education

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 9-12, 15-22

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 08:00-09:50 9-11, 15-22
    A2 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 9-11, 15-22
    A4 Wednesday 14:00-15:50 9-11, 15-22

    Semester 1

    Location
    Invercargill
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 09:00-10:50 9-11, 15-22
    Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-11, 15-16, 18-22
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