Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

This unit extends the principles of professional practice established in the prerequisite physical education curriculum units and will further encourage you to develop a critically reflective approach to teaching. You will make independent judgments about curriculum by focusing on the application of the Senior Physical Education Syllabus (QSA, 2010). The unit will also encourage you to explore current issues and emerging and future trends in physical education, to reflect on your attitudes towards them, and to clarify your commitment and degree of openness to innovation and change in your teaching careers.

Aims

The overall aim of this unit is to provide you with competency in the effective planning and implementation of school work programs and units of work consistent with the Senior Physical Education Syllabus.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

1. understand, interpret & apply Senior Physical Education syllabus terminology (QCT Standards 1,2,3,5)


2. develop and justify a school work program, units of work and integrated lesson plans incorporating advanced teaching & learning strategies & the principles of assessment (QCT Standards 1,2,3,4,5,7)


3. apply, implement and evaluate various instructional, organisational, and teaching techniques in the practical environment (QCT Standards 1,3,4,5,7)


4. demonstrate acceptable standards of communication & professional responsibility (QCT Standards 2, 9)

Content

This unit will cover five key aspects for teaching and learning in school physical education:

• Interpreting the syllabus and writing an approved work program in senior physical education;


• assessment in physical education;


• learning experiences, thinking skills and physical education;


• practical aspects of teaching physical education;


• preparation for the practicum.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit will use a variety of teaching styles in a range of tutorials and practical sessions. This approach will guide an exploration of the links that exist between the theoretical and practical knowledge within the discipline. Reflection and autonomous learning are encouraged throughout the implementation of the unit.

Assessment

Formative
Formative assessment occurs continuously during the unit and includes teacher and student feedback, both in oral and written modes, on a variety tasks. No formal assessment will be made of practical teaching episodes but peer and lecturer feedback will be provided.

Summative
The unit contains 3 summative assessment tasks.

Assessment name: Examination
Description: Evaluation of a School's Senior Physical Education Course Plan
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 & 4
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid semester

Assessment name: Professional Plan
Description: Design of Senior Physical Education Unit Plan
Relates to objectives: 1-4
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Approx Week 9

Assessment name: Presentation
Description: Planning and presentation of an authentic and an integrated learning experience.
Relates to objectives: 1-4
Weight: 10%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Progressive

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Texts:
Queensland Studies Authority (2010). Physical Education Senior Syllabus. Brisbane:QSA. (Available from the Queensland Studies Authority, Cnr Creek & Ann Streets, Brisbane.) Web address: Link to Web Page

Recommended Text:
Amezdroz, G., Dickens, S., Hosford, G., & Davis, D. (2010). Queensland Senior Physical Education ( 2nd ed.). Melbourne: Macmillan.

Hede,C., Russell, K., Weatherby, R. (2010) P.E.: Senior Physical Education for Queensland, Melbourne: Oxford.

Kiss, M., Kleoudis, T., Rasi, M., Stewart, R. (2010). Step Forward, Senior Physical Education for Queensland. Melbourne: Cambridge.

References:
Capel, S., Breckon, P. & O'Neill, J. (2006). A Practical Guide to Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary School. London: Routledge.

Griffin, L., Mitchell, S., & Oslin, J. (1997). Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills: A Tactical Games Approach. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Kirk, D., Burgess-Limerick, T., Kiss, M., Lahey, J., & Penney, D. (2004). Senior Physical Education: An integrated approach (Second Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Kirk, D., Macdonald, D., and O'Sullivan, M. (2006). The Handbook of Physical Education. London: Sage.

Metzler, M W. (2005). Instructional Models for Physical Education ( 2nd ed.). Arizona: Holcomb Hathaway.


Mitchell, S., Oslin, J., Griffin, L. (2006). Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills - 2nd Edition: A Tactical Games Approach, Human Kinetics: Champaign, Ill.

Mosston, M., & Ashworth, S. (2002). Teaching Physical Education (5th ed.). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.

Rink, J. (2006). Teaching Physical Education for Learning (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Siedentop, D., & Tannehill, D. (2000). Developing Teaching Skills in Physical Education. (4th ed.). California: Mayfield.

Tinning, R., McCuaig, L., & Hunter, L. (2006). Teaching Health and Physical Education in Australian Schools. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson, Prentice Hall.

Risk assessment statement

This unit involves active participation in physical activity. You are required to inform the unit coordinator and class tutor of any medical conditions which may be influenced by physical involvement. You need to wear clothing and athletic shoes appropriate to the conditions. In most cases the sessions will be run in an outdoor environment. Appropriate consideration should be given to issues associated with sun safety, including items such as headwear, sunscreen, and sunglasses. There are no other risks beyond the ordinary.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 02-Nov-2012