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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.
| Paper title | Health and Physical Education |
|---|---|
| Paper code | EDCR133 |
| Subject | Education |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $887.55 |
| 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
Catherine Morrison, catherine.morrison@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Catherine Morrison
Other staff: Alli McKenzie (Southland)
Angela Miller (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
