EDHPE4000 Games Pedagogy
Students will explore and understand the pedagogical theory underpinning teaching and learning of a variety of games. They will compare the direct (traditional) and the constraints-based approach to instruction, taken in the physical education and sport coaching settings. Students will participate in a range of games, developing relevant sport skills and tactical awareness. They will gain knowledge and skills in developing curriculum, including authentic assessment, and the teaching of games through a variety of approaches, which may include direct, Games Sense, Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) and Sport Education in Physical Education (SEPEP).
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).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - 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 Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 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.