Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Physical Education)

Overview

Description:
 Health and physical education teachers are responsible for the coordination and teaching of health and physical education in primary schools. They are also involved in coaching and the coordination of sports events. Primary level education involves teaching year 1- 7. This course places strong emphasis on interpersonal communication, planning, organisation and management, and the study of discipline areas such as fitness assessment and sport and exercise nutrition, giving graduates the opportunity for employment in non-teaching jobs such as: activities officers, gym managers, fitness consultants, fitness assessors, health promotion officers, outdoor education officers, personal trainers, fitness coaches and managers of sporting organisations.

Human movement studies at JCU are offered under a cooperative program between JCU's School of Education and the Sport and Exercise Science Institute. The course brings together the study of human movement, sport science and teaching.
 
Duration:
 4 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time * ; off campus (RATEP program)
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 96 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns ^
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
QTAC code:
 313051 Townsville; 323051 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.

^ Not all subjects are available in Cairns.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

YEAR 1

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED1401:03 Introduction to Education

ED1421:03 Language and Literacies in Education

ED1441:03 Information Communication Technologies and Education

ED1481:03 Childhood and Adolescence

ED1491:03 Numeracy in Education

DISCIPLINE STUDIES

HM1061:03 Foundations of Human Movement Studies

SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Physical Activity

SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition

YEAR 2

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED2190:03 Health and Physical Education for Primary School

ED2193:03 Mathematics Education for Primary School

ED2194:03 English Education for Primary School

ED2488:03 Second Year Professional Experience

ED2491:03 Managing Teaching and Learning

ED2990:03 Education for Cultural Diversity

DISCIPLINE STUDIES

HM2063:03 Social Views of Health Concepts in Human Movement Studies

SP2006:03 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED3190:03 Social and Environmental Education for Primary School

ED3192:03 Science Education for Primary School

ED3193:03 Inquiries into Primary Teaching

ED3194:03 Arts Education for Primary School

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

ED4919:03 Advanced Teaching Study in Health Education and Physical Education

DISCIPLINE STUDIES

HM2061:03 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement

SP3007:03 Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 1

YEAR 4

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED4190:03 Integrating Learning and Teaching in Primary Curriculum

ED4403:03 Advanced English and Mathematics Education

ED4487:03 Specialist Professional Experience

ED4488:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience A

ED4489:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience B

ED4492:03 Technology Across the Curriculum

ED4493:03 Sport Education and Coaching

ED4890:03 Inclusive Education for Special Needs

Honours

YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2

As for the Bachelor of Education for intending primary teachers focusing on years 1 to 7.

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED3190:03 Social and Environmental Education for Primary School

ED3192:03 Science Education for Primary School

ED3193:03 Inquiries into Primary Teaching

ED3194:03 Arts Education for Primary School

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

ED3992:06 Research Methodologies in Education

ED4890:03 Inclusive Education for Special Needs

ED4919:03 Advanced Teaching Study in Health Education and Physical Education

YEAR 4

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED4190:03 Integrating Learning and Teaching in Primary Curriculum

ED4403:03 Advanced English and Mathematics Education

ED4487:03 Specialist Professional Experience

ED4488:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience A

ED4489:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience B

ED4902:03 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2

ED4903:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2

Career Opportunities

Graduates teach health and physical education in primary schools and are involved in school-based coaching and sports events. Teaching is a portable qualification and teachers are in demand throughout Australia and overseas. Many JCU graduates have taken the opportunity to travel and teach in Europe, Asia and North America. Other career opportunities exist including:

recreational planning and health promotion

fitness assessment and coaching

management of sporting organisations, venues or events

Practical Experience

An integral part of becoming a teacher at JCU is gaining practical experience. Practical teaching commences in first year at a range of northern Queensland schools. Students must obtain a 'Blue Card' (refer additional course requirements) before commencing professional experience.

Professional Recognition

Successful JCU graduates can register with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Special Facilities

JCU's Sport and Exercise Science Institute has excellent facilities, an active research program and strong links with national sport and health organisations.

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