EDF5172 Physical education in the secondary years B
Faculty of Education
EDF5172 Physical education in the secondary years B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5172
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5172
No unit lists EDF5172 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite
- EDF5171
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Overview
This unit builds on physical education concepts and knowledge from the previous semester. It provides you with a continuing intellectual, theoretical and practical framing inclusive of a critical research agenda in secondary physical education, enabling you to become critically reflective and informed professionals. You will also learn how teachers plan for and undertake educational projects and research as part of their professional work. The focus for this unit is on consolidating your physical education specific professional knowledge and professional practice, while identifying and engaging in professional learning for improved practice and student learning. You will be provided with opportunities, in class and/or via related professional experience (teaching practicums), to consolidate your content knowledge, develop subject matter and pedagogical content knowledge and skills relevant to teaching in secondary schools.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- VCE Physical education unit outline (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- VCE Physical education teaching resource (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
develop, design, plan and research lessons, units of work and curriculum appropriate for senior physical education
- 2
consolidate your understanding of professional knowledge and professional practice in physical education
- 3
examine the impact of contemporary issues on policy, curriculum and pedagogy facing physical education and teachers of physical education
- 4
develop an insight into the importance of professional learning and engagement in a changing society
- 5
critically reflect and evaluate your teaching experiences in physical education in a school environment.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:
- on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement; and
- 120 hours of self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding. Additionally, a range of teaching styles will be used in order to cater for diverse learners including: case-based teaching; peer assisted learning; problem-based learning; professional experience; research activities and role play.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Karen Lambert
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5172?
EDF5172 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5172 offered?
In 2021, EDF5172 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5172?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5172 have an exam?
No. EDF5172 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.