Curriculum Studies - Health and Movement Science

This subject builds on CRS411 Curriculum Studies – Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE): Part A.  This subject provides an in-depth examination of the NESA Health and Movement Science Stage 6 syllabus for Years 11-12. It aims to develop the student’s understanding of contemporary theory, concepts and skills and provide opportunities for the design of learning and teaching sequences and assessment tools that respond to the needs of diverse learners and are informed by research. It covers programming, differentiation of the senior curriculum and developing quality learning experiences that are aligned with the intellectual quality domain of the Quality Teaching Model QTM). It particularly focuses on the meaning of Health and Movement Science beyond the school curriculum by identifying implementation issues and encouraging students to value health and well-being as a lifelong learning experience.

Awards offering Curriculum Studies - Health and Movement Science

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Master of Teaching (Primary)
• Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Appraise international, national and state education agendas and goals in relation to the teaching of Health and Movement Science and intended learning outcomes.
2. Critically evaluate the underpinning propositions that frame the Human and Movement Science syllabus (Stage 6) and construct Unit and Lesson plans that are consistent with these propositions.
3. Articulate an in depth understanding of current and relevant health research in Australia, substantiating how it informs health and well-being policies and services and educational programs and impacts on learning and teaching.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the HMS Stage 6 syllabus by designing Health and Human Science units of work, that integrate relevant ICT, use appropriate pedagogy and assessment approaches, include differentiated programs for the full range of student abilities (supporting their well-being and safety) and diverse backgrounds (multilingual and sociocultural) and that foster personal responsibility, goal setting and skill development and improve physical performance.
5. Critique different theories, models and approaches which assist to evaluate performance and develop skills for diverse learners.
6. Articulate a comprehensive understanding of and comprehension of the teacher’s role in the organisational, administrative, and WHS aspects of teaching Stage 6 PDHPE including engaging with parents/ carers, professional and external community organisations.
7. Critically appraise current studies and practices in movement and physical activity including scientific studies in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and skill acquisition.

Subject Content

1. NESA HMS Syllabus
2. Teaching to the syllabus (1) - A focus on teaching Year 11 content
3. Teaching to the syllabus (2) - Collaborative investigation
4. Assessment
5. Teaching to the syllabus (3) - A focus on teaching Year 12 content
6. Consolidation

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• E-learning (online)
• Intensive
• Extensive 

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Forums (25%)
• Oral Interactive Assessment (25%)
• Major Project (50%)

Prescribed Text

• References will include the most current curriculum requirements for schools.

Check with the instructor each semester before purchasing any prescribed texts or representative references