Overview

Through the study of health and physical education, pre-service teachers develop an understanding of the interrelationship between social environment and health outcomes. The Health Promoting Schools model is analysed and developed in order to enhance health outcomes for young children and their families. The topic examines how physical education develops … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Analyse literature and curriculum frameworks (including Health Promoting and Active Schools) that inform the resourcing and practices of Health and Physical Education in Early Childhood Settings
  • Develop an appreciation of the importance of fundamental movement skills as the basis of all other physical activities/sports
  • Examine the relationship between play and physical, social and emotional health and wellbeing

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Develop a health and physical education curriculum for an Early Childhood setting using a repertoire of teaching strategies
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Assess children's fundamental movement (motor) skill development using established criteria and testing protocols
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Analyse relevant issues concerning the implementation of Health and Physical learning programs in Early Childhood settings
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Identify and use teaching strategies which engage young children with the possibilities of taking social action

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