EDF1072 - Contemporary issues in health and physical education

This unit examines how understanding health and physical education (HPE) requires an appreciation of how HPE connects to broader issues within society. Students are supported to use sociological theory to examine various case studies linked to broader issues such as sexuality, homophobia, gender, health and ethnicity. Students use the case studies to investigate and describe the contemporary developments in HPE and consider how these have influenced, or are likely to influence, practice in their schools. Students are introduced to key sociological ideas and supported to develop knowledge of how to use theory to examine contemporary practice. Students develop their knowledge of core issues within HPE including those associated with diversity and inclusion. Students are encouraged to consider how they might develop strategies as future teachers to respond to the issues they examine. The unit supports students to understand and implement relevant HPE curriculum in their future careers.