Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Physical Education)

Overview

Description:
 Health and physical education teachers are responsible for the coordination and teaching of health and physical education in secondary schools. They are also involved in coaching and the coordination of sports events. Secondary level involves teaching Health and Physical Education in Years 8- 10, Senior Health and Physical Education in Years 11-12, plus teaching in one other curriculum area - for example, Science or English.

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 the health and recreation sector.

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:
 313111 Townsville; 323111 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

DISCIPLINE STUDIES

HM1061:03 Foundations of Human Movement Studies

SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Physical Activity

6 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT10) level 1 (see SAT10 subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 2

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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 (Townsville each year, Cairns odd years)

PP2230:03 Principles of Human Physiology

SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition

SP2007:03 Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport

3 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT10) level 2 (see SAT10 subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED3293:03 Inquiries into Secondary Learning and Teaching

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

Secondary Curriculum Studies

ED3215:03 Health and Physical Education Curriculum Year 10

DISCIPLINE STUDIES

HM2061:03 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement

SP2006:03 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health

SP2009:03 Strength Training and Conditioning

SP3007:03 Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 1

3 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT10) level 2 (see SAT10 subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 4

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED4210:03 Secondary Area of Teaching Year 12

ED4293:03 Integrating Learning and Teaching in Secondary Curriculum

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

Secondary Curriculum Studies

Secondary Area of Teaching Year 10 (SAT10) 3 credit points to be selected from subjects listed below*

ED3212:03 Social Science Curriculum Year 10

ED3213:03 Science Curriculum Year 10

ED3214:03 Mathematics Curriculum Year 10

ED3216:03 Arts Curriculum Year 10

ED3218:03 English Curriculum Year 10

ED3221:03 Technologies Curriculum Year 10

ED3222:03 Business and Commerce Curriculum Year 10

* Note: not all Secondary Curriculum Studies are offered in Cairns

EDU276 Second/Foreign Languages and the Curriculum #

EDU276-1 SP1 3-credit point version Year 10 #

# Available cross-institutionally through Murdoch University - see Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences Office for an enrolment package.

Honours

YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2

As for the Bachelor of Education for intending secondary physical education teachers focusing on years 8 to 12.

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED3215:03 Health and Physical Education Curriculum Year 10

ED3293:03 Inquiries into Secondary Learning and Teaching

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

ED3992:06 Research Methodologies in Education

ED4890:03 Inclusive Education for Special Needs

Secondary Curriculum Studies

Secondary Area of Teaching Year 10 (SAT10) 3 credit points to be selected from subjects listed below*

ED3212:03 Social Science Curriculum Year 10

ED3213:03 Science Curriculum Year 10

ED3214:03 Mathematics Curriculum Year 10

ED3216:03 Arts Curriculum Year 10

ED3218:03 English Curriculum Year 10

ED3221:03 Technologies Curriculum Year 10

ED3222:03 Business and Commerce Curriculum Year 10

* Note: not all Secondary Curriculum Studies are offered in Cairns

EDU276 Second/Foreign Languages and the Curriculum #

EDU276-1 SP1 3-credit point version Year 10 #

# Available cross-institutionally through Murdoch University - see Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences Office for an enrolment package. May be undertaken by Facilitator Mode.

DISCIPLINE STUDIES

SP2006:03 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health

SP2009:03 Strength Training and Conditioning

SP3007:03 Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 1

YEAR 4

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED4210:03 Secondary Area of Teaching Year 12

ED4293:03 Integrating Learning and Teaching in Secondary Curriculum

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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