Aquatic and Athletic Movement Activities

Unit code:SPE1105Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit 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.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Apply knowledge and skills of aquatic and athletic movement activities to develop basic aquatic and athletic skills with a range of clients;
Critically analyse knowledge of aquatic and athletic movement activities for participation in physical education as relevant to contemporary settings;
Plan, implement and evaluate practical aquatic and athletic movement activity sessions with the local community with responsibility and accountability; and
Adapt activities to develop aquatic and athletic movement skills and concepts in suit participant groups.