HSE213 - Children's Physical Activity and Sport
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Katherine Downing |
| Campus contact: | Burwood (Melbourne): Anthony Walsh |
| Prerequisite: | HSE111 or HSE203 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HSE313 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | One hour weekly self-directed online learning and 6 X 2 hour on-campus seminars throughout trimester |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | One hour weekly self-directed online learning and 6 X 2 hour online seminars throughout trimester |
| In-person attendance requirements: | All students must complete a minimum of 8 hours of placement at their identified site |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
The aim of this unit is to enable students to develop an understanding of the nature of children's physical activity and sport participation and the influences on these behaviours in a variety of contexts. As part of this unit, students will have the opportunity to observe groups of children participating in physical activity, interact with an organisation that provides services to children, and develop physical activity promotion materials and strategies to suit the needs of the group.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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| ULO1 | Locate, synthesise and critique peer-reviewed literature and organisational documents related to investigating and promoting physical activity in children. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Analyse contexts to identify key barriers to promoting physical activity in children. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Using best practice evidence and contextual knowledge, adapt programming and create materials that inclusively and safely promote physical activity to children. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Reflect on placement experience to identify learnings about self, career and discipline. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO5 | Plan for and undertake consultative discussions with stakeholders from different disciplines to identify their perspective. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO6 | Communicate information to colleagues and stakeholder groups using written, visual and oral means. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Pre-placement research report | 1200 words | 30% |
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| Assessment 2: Development of physical activity promotion strategies and materials tailored to your placement. | 2000 words and infographic | Report: 30% Infographic: 20% |
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| Assessment 3: Reflections on placement experience (individual and group oral presentation) | 5 minute presentation per individual - individual and group | Individual: 15% Group: 5% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
- AT 2 (based on 8 hours of placement at their identified placement site and requires prior submission of a Working With Children Check and Police Check).
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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