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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

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
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