Curriculum developments in physical education
Not offered in 1997
Mr A J Cope
8 points
* 16 hours per week
* Second semester
* Gippsland
*
Distance
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed an understanding of current national and state frameworks for physical education; reviewed recent relevant research in the field of physical education curriculum; developed a specialist understanding of the current practices of a specific area within the physical education curriculum; undertaken a critical review of current practices in light of the new curriculum frameworks.
Synopsis This subject introduces students to recent developments in the physical education curriculum. It examines the origins of the national curriculum profile in health and physical education and the ways in which the profile was developed. It involves an analysis of the national profile and its influence on states frameworks. It includes a review of recent research and current practice in the field.
Assessment Two assignments (2 x 2000 words): 50% each
Prescribed texts
Curriculum Corporation A curriculum profile for Australian schools Curriculum Corporation, 1994
Curriculum Corporation A statement on health and physical education for Australian schools Curriculum Corporation, 1994
Victorian Board of Studies Curriculum and standards framework: Draft for consultation VBOS, 1994
Victorian Board of Studies Curriculum and standards framework: Health and physical education VBOS, 1995
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