History and Philosophy of Physical Education

All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to General Course and Examination Regulation J: Dishonest Practice and Breach of Instructions and
the Assessment Guidelines for Students: Assessment, Referencing and Written Assignment Preparation for Physical Education and BSpC, Courses.

Assessment against progressive standards of achievement
In this course students are assessed against defined standards that describe progressive levels of achievement.  The final grade for the course is calculated by averaging the grades obtained for each assessment task and taking into account the weighting assigned to each piece of work.  In order to obtain on overall passing grade students are required to obtain a C grade or above for ALL assessment tasks in the course. See the Assessment Guidelines for Students: Assessment, Referencing and Written Assignment Preparation for Physical Education and BSpC Courses, 2011 for further information on grades and criteria.
In this course student performance is assessed in relation to defined standards that describe progressive levels of achievement. For these courses the following 10 point scale is used to report students’ achievement in course assignments and examinations.

The criteria used to assess students’ work vary according to the type of assessment but usually include the quality of organisation, evidence of wide reading, the ability to select appropriate material, the clarity and relevance of argument and evidence, originality and style.

For individual pieces of assessment, lecturers will generally use more specific criteria.  
However, the following broad definitions of grades on the scale may help students understand the standards used by lecturers.
A/A+ = Excellent
Work is of outstanding quality in all respects.

B+/A- = Very Good
Work is of a very high quality in most respects. It may fail to be outstanding in several criteria.

B = Good
Work is of a reasonably high quality, meeting all of the criteria to a satisfactory standard.

B-/C+/C = Fair to reasonable
Work at this level is acceptable and just meets most or all of the criteria.  

D/E grades = Very Weak
Work which is clearly deficient in almost all respects
When the required work has not been done or is not submitted by the specific deadline.

Grade GPA  Marks
  A+   9 90 – 100
  A   8 85 – 89
  A-   7 80 – 84
  B+   6 75 – 79
  B   5 70 – 74
  B-   4 65 – 69
  C+   3 60 – 64
  C   2 55 – 59
  C-   1 50 – 54
  D   0 40 – 49
  E   -1 0 – 39

Any absence must be explained. Some assessments require attendance at particular sessions in order to complete the assessment task. Failure to meet the attendance requirement may affect your final grade.

Students will be asked to complete Course and Teacher Evaluations using UCTL evaluative instruments. The Faculty of Education will conduct regular graduate surveys under the direction of the Dean of Education.

All course assessments are moderated within courses and selected courses assessments are moderated externally. A sample of your work may be used as part of the internal and external moderation process. Regular Validation Meetings monitor the distribution of final grades in courses and adjustments are made if necessary to ensure reasonable consistency and comparability of course grades.

Work is late if it is handed in after the due date, without an extension having been granted.   For every day that the assignment is overdue without explanation, the assignment will be marked however 5% will be deducted from the final grade of that assessment.

Students should refer to the booklet Course Handbook and course regulations for further information on course completing assignments and assessment.
The Award regulations for the Bachelor of Education and Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) specialising in Physical Education can be found within the UC Calendar.  The UC calendar is available online at:
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications/calendar.shtml.  
The specific Award regulations for the degree can be found at: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications/documents/calendar/faculty_of_education.pdf.
The College of Education assessment guidelines, which contain specific information regarding the College grading scale, late work, extensions, submission of work, reconsideration of grades, aegrotat procedures, academic integrity, and moderation of assessment can be found at:
http://www.education.canterbury.ac.nz/documents/assessment_guidelines_for_students_10.pdf
The specific assessment details for each course, including assessment dates, can be found in the course outline which will be provided by your course lecturer at the start of the course.

Each assessment requires a: cover sheet (available on-line), word count and APA referencing.

You are encouraged to plan your work so deadlines are met. Under exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal circumstances) you may be granted an extension of the due date for an assignment. There is, however, a limit to the length of time that an extension can be granted.   No assignment can be accepted once other students' marked assignments have been returned to them.
A request for an extension should be made before the due date of the piece of assessment, in writing, either by email, fax or letter on the extension form provided in the course book or student net.  In emergencies a phone call to the lecturer concerned would be appropriate.
If you apply for an extension, you will be asked to supply a medical certificate or other relevant evidence of special circumstances (e.g. a letter from a counsellor).
If you cannot meet these regulations because of extended illness or unusually exceptional circumstances should consult with the Head of School.

Resubmissions may be negotiated in exceptional situations. This decision is made at the lecturer’s discretion.

Students should refer to General Course and Examination Regulation H: Aegrotat Consideration and Aegrotat Consideration: Procedures in the UC Policy Library.

Assessment work is to be submitted to and collected from the College of Education Assignment office. You will need your ID card to collect it.