EDCEL4003 Learning through movement in health and physical education

This unit explores the complex interrelationships between anatomical, biomechanical, physiological and skill acquisition principles to understand their role in producing and refining movement. Students use a variety of tools and techniques to analyse movement skills and apply biomechanical and skill acquisition principles to improve and refine movement in physical activity, sport, and exercise. Particular attention is directed toward building the capacity of students to identify opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learning within a movement context. Students will examine strategies for obtaining high-quality data, and how this can be applied to improve student learning, inform classroom practice, and evaluate teaching and learning programs in Health and Physical Education. This unit supports the fourth year professional experience in the Bachelor of Education in which students complete 15 days in the secondary education setting as per the focus specified below for their particular program. Students are required to complete the activities outlined in Professional Experience Assessment Report (Form A). This will take place in collaboration with their school-based Mentor Teacher in the education setting in which in which the placement occurs (as indicated below). The students will also document their professional learning in Professional Experience Pre Service Teacher Learning Log (Form B) supported by their assigned University Mentor. They will also record reflections on their learning by completing the reflective Self- Evaluation Report (From C). Education Setting ¿ Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching)

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