This unit (SPE1105) provides students with the skills and knowledge to plan prepare and reflect upon aquatic and athletic movement activities. Students develop an understanding of the safety requirements and issues when working with people of all ages in and around the water and in a sporting carnival situation. Students have the opportunity to complete all requirements of the ASCTA Teacher of Swimming qualification and CPR certificates. (Additional registration fees will apply). In addition to this, students participate in practice integrated learning activities that allow them to reflect upon their own skills as a practitioner in the field of physical education and community sport. Students actively engage in athletic movement skills and knowledge relating to the field of athletics.

Unit details

Location:
Footscray Park
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
SPE1105

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Apply knowledge and skills of aquatic and athletic movement activities to develop basic aquatic and athletic skills with a range of clients;  
  2. Critically analyse knowledge of aquatic and athletic movement activities for participation in physical education as relevant to contemporary settings;  
  3. Plan, implement and evaluate practical aquatic and athletic movement activity sessions with the local community with responsibility and accountability; and  
  4. Adapt activities to develop aquatic and athletic movement skills and concepts in suit participant groups.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Report Industry observation 15%
Test Online quiz 15%
Test Practical skills test part 1 Swimming proficiency; part 2 Athletics proficiency 40%
Presentation Lesson plans, justification and reflection 30%
Hurdle: To gain an overall pass in this unit students must pass the practical Skills Test.

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