Understanding Movement in Health and Physical Education

EDHPE1004 Understanding Movement in Health and Physical Education

This unit introduces students to the biophysical foundations of movement in health and physical education. Students will explore the sub-disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and motor learning to provide an understanding of the principles on which movement is based in preparation to teach movement education experiences. Students will build an understanding of the relationships between the body systems and physical activity, sport, and exercise and identify how the capacity and functioning of each system acts as an enabler or barrier to movement. The unit will examine and apply an interdisciplinary perspective to teaching about movement and will provide opportunities for students to develop pedagogical approaches and practices to effectively teach, organise and facilitate educational movement experiences.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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