Details for CRS331 Curriculum Studies – Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Part B

Students have the exciting oppurtunity to develop learning and teaching sequences and key assessment tools that respond to the needs of diverse learners, which are informed by research. Explore programming, the differentiation of the senior curriculum and development of quality learning experiences. This unit highlights the meaning of PDHPE beyond the school curriculum by identifying issues in a school a Christian school context and encouraging students to value health and well-being as a lifelong learning experience.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS331
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• CRS231 Curriculum Studies – Personal Development, Health and Physical Education: Part A 

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Critique key thinkers and researchers who have influenced contemporary theory, concepts and issues in PDHPE learning and teaching in Christian and alternate school contexts;
2. With particular reference to the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, relate international, national and state education agendas to the learning and teaching of Health and Physical Education.
3. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of current and relevant health and human development literature in Australia, including 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 PDHPE Stage 6 syllabus by designing, with relevant integrated ICT, differentiated programs for the full range of student abilities (supporting their well-being and safety) and diverse backgrounds (multilingual and sociocultural) which foster personal responsibility, goal setting and skill development and improve physical performance;
5. Critically examine different theories/ models and approaches which assist to evaluate performance and develop skills for diverse learners;
6. Demonstrate an 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

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

• Minor Essay (30%)
• Literature Review (30%)
• Major Project (40%)

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