EDPE212-09W (C) Whole Year 2009

Historical and Sociological Developments in Physical Education and Sport

22 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 23 February 2009
End Date: Sunday, 15 November 2009
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 8 March 2009
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 6 September 2009

Description

This course outlines historical and sociological developments in physical education and sport by examining significant periods in the history of physical education, and ways these have influenced current practices in physical education and sport. It examines sociological factors affecting individual participation in physical activity, explores elements of the coaching process, and provides an interpretive and critical perspective from which to analyse the whole movement culture.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Relate the significance of various periods of history and philosophy to the development of physical education and sport
Demonstrate an understanding of the role, influence and significance of physical education and sport in historical and contemporary New Zealand society
Examine the significance of the modern Olympic Movement
Define basic sociological terms, theories and concepts as they relate to physical education and sport
Define and describe the difference between play, games and sport
Identify and critique theories of play
Discuss and critique philosophies of physical education and sport coaching
Identify and examine coaching pedagogies
Examine psychological skills training theories and methods
Evaluate parental influences in sport and discuss implications for the coaching process

Prerequisites

EDPE111 or PE111 with at least a B grade, or
(PE171 and PE181) or at least 18 points in EDUC courses.

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Test 30%
Sports Psychology Workbook & Coaching Observation 40%
Essay 30%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $787.00

International fee $3,488.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Sport and Physical Education .

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  • EDPE212-09W (C) Whole Year 2009
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