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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 ) $1,053.30
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
Aoroa

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 11:00-11:50 11

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Tuesday 08:00-09:50 9-12, 16-22
A2 Friday 09:00-10:50 9-11, 16-22
A3 Wednesday 08:00-09:50 9-11, 16-22
A4 Thursday 13:00-14:50 9-11, 16-22
AND one stream from
B1 Monday 13:00-14:50 9-12, 16-17, 19-22
Tuesday 08:00-09:50 18
B2 Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-12, 16-22
B3 Wednesday 08:00-09:50 9-12, 16-22
B4 Thursday 13:00-14:50 9-12, 16-22

Semester 1

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

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-10:50 9-12, 16-22
Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-12, 16-22

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 Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
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:

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:

  • 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
    Aoroa

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 08:00-09:50 9-12, 15-16, 19-22
    A2 Wednesday 08:00-09:50 9-12, 15-16, 19-22
    A3 Thursday 13:00-14:50 9-12, 15-16, 19-22
    A4 Friday 09:00-10:50 9-11, 15-16, 19-22
    AND one stream from
    B1 Monday 13:00-14:50 9-12, 15-16, 19-22
    B2 Wednesday 08:00-09:50 9-12, 15-16, 19-22
    B3 Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-12, 15-16, 19-22
    B4 Thursday 13:00-14:50 9-12, 15-16, 19-22

    Semester 1

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

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 09:00-10:50 9-12, 16-22
    Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-12, 16-22
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