Unit Outline

In this unit, you will be introduced to the Teaching as Inquiry model as the basis for developing an understanding of effective teaching and learning principles and research, and how these apply to Health and Physical Education (HPE) contexts. You will also become conversant with the Australian HPE Curriculum, understand key elements of curriculum implementation, and learn to critically reflect on their teaching practice in HPE contexts.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Apply a Teaching as Inquiry Model to curriculum planning and implementation for HPE teaching and learning.
2	Discuss and explain principles of effective pedagogy that relate to teaching and learning in health and physical education (HPE).
3	Critically reflect on key elements of quality HPE teaching and learning.
4	Explore a range of methods and approaches for assessment in HPE, and design an assessment task for a learning sequence

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Teaching as Inquiry Plan	See the MyLO site for the due date	50 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Reflection and Assessment Design	See the MyLO site for the due date	50 %	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Teaching as Inquiry Plan

Task Description:

Assessment Task 1: Teaching as Inquiry Plan
Description:
Plan a sequence of three lessons using the Teaching as Inquiry model for your Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at Riverside Primary School. Your focus should be on Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) for lower primary students and their application through games in upper primary. The plan should align with quality teaching principles and be supported by relevant academic references.

Key Components:

Focusing Inquiry: Understanding the school context, student needs, rationale, intended learning outcomes, and curriculum links.
Teaching Inquiry: Selection and justification of teaching strategies and activities that support student learning.
Learning Inquiry: Briefly outline an assessment strategy to measure learning outcomes.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Clarity and alignment of learning outcomes, rationale, and curriculum links	LO1
2	Appropriateness and justification of teaching strategies and activities	LO1, LO2
3	Quality and usability of the lesson sequence for implementation	LO1, LO2
4	Demonstrated ability to engage with academic literature and communicate ideas clearly	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Reflection and Assessment Design

Task Description:

This task explores effective pedagogy in HPE and requires you to design an assessment tool.

Part A: Literature Engagement (750 words, 50%) – Discuss key principles of effective pedagogy in HPE, drawing on academic literature. Explain how these principles inform teaching strategies and assessment approaches in HPE.

Part B: Assessment Design (750 words, 50%) – Develop a relevant assessment tool. Justify its design, application, and alignment with curriculum standards. Consider differentiation and inclusive practice.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

50 %

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials