The subject will cover the following topics:
Aquatics:
- Aquatic organisations in Australia;
- The relevance of aquatics in school based Physical Education programs and whole school events;
- The place of aquatics in the NSW Years K-10 PDHPE syllabus;
- Principles of movement in the water;
- Teaching aquatic skills - safety, pedagogy and performance;
- Developing the literacy's of aquatics - buoyancy, flotation, propulsion, streamlining, diving;
- Applying aquatic abilities in working with objects in a variety of contexts;
- Sequencing aquatic learning experiences: from beginner to skilled developmental progression;
- Planning for inclusion in aquatic learning experiences;
- Swim stroke development;
- Water safety and survival;
- Resuscitation skills;
- Assessing learner ability and achievement.
Track and Field:
- The relevance of track and field - school based Physical Education programs and whole school events;
- The place of track and field in the NSW Years K-10 PDHPE syllabus;
- The young performer - developing sequential, stage appropriate, inclusive learning experiences;
- Coaching and teaching skills - understanding the mechanics of motion, organisation of equipment, space, learners; demonstration, instructions, safe handling of equipment;
- Qualities of an effective coach - motivation of learners, effective practice and feedback;
- Skill teaching - understanding mechanics of motion, exploring various pedagogical approaches;
- Organising an event - ensuring significance and a quality learning environment. |