| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Perspectives on Health, Outdoor and Physical Education |
| Unit ID: | EDHPE1003 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 070199 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
Students will explore the integrated learning area of health, outdoor and physical education in terms of its past, present and future and the discourses and theoretical foundations which underpin the learning area. They will explore traditional area specific pedagogies and will participate in practical activities to gain an introduction to more contemporary approaches. Developing an understanding of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of health, outdoor, and physical education will form the foundational knowledge necessary for students to explore their own personal philosophy and values. This self-awareness will help students think more deeply about their potential career trajectory, by facilitating students in aligning their academic pursuits and extracurricular activities with their evolving career goals. Students will engage in industry visits to gain relevant experience in the health, outdoor and physical education sectors. Through these experiences students will be required to assess their current strengths and weaknesses, identifying transferable skills and areas for further development. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Understand the discourses and perspectives which have shaped and justified health, outdoor and physical education. |
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| K2. | Recognise that educational outcomes are constrained by organisational structures which vary according to global, national and local context in the past and present and from this knowledge, predict the future. |
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| K3. | Understand traditional and contemporary Health, Outdoor, and Physical Education (HOPE) pedagogical approaches, including the role of HOPE in mental health and well-being. |
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| K4. | Identify the internal and external barriers that may arise when commencing work, and approaches to thrive in the workplace. |
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| K5. | Recognise workplace rights and responsibilities, including occupational health and safety, cross-cultural awareness, professionalism in the workplace, an ethical mindset and proficient workplace communication. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Demonstrate, and participate in, a range of experiential learning methods and activities. |
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| S2. | Demonstrate the ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner. |
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| S3. | Work collaboratively and interact respectfully with others to develop confidence in decision-making in complex workplace situations. |
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| S4. | Consider and reflect on career progression and professionalism from multiple ethical, sustainable, cross-cultural and local and global perspectives. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Evaluate current skills in relation to potential career path and plan areas for future progression. |
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| A2. | Employ personal, organisational and strategic knowledge and concepts to desired area of work. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
• Exploration of personal instructor disposition and educational philosophy and related values
• Health, outdoor and physical education influences and constraints from an historical, cultural, global, and local perspective
• Discourses which shape and justify the integrated learning area of health, outdoor and physical education
• Traditional health, outdoor and physical education curriculum and pedagogies and their inclusiveness
• Contemporary pedagogical models
• Professional identity
• Interpersonal, communication, and networking skills for the workplace |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S4, A2 |
Reflective and critical journal entries: Students undertake critical reflection through journal entries linked to industry visits throughout the semester. Students report upon their observations and provide insights on their potential career pathway. |
Written - Individual critical reflection pieces |
40-60% |
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| 2. |
K1, K2, K3, K4, S2, S4, A1, A2, |
Presentation outlining what students have learned about themselves, educational philosophies in health, outdoor and physical education and potential career trajectories. |
Portfolio and presentation |
40 - 60% |
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