EDCR133 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

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.
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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