Course Title: Understanding Health and Physical Activity Behaviour

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Understanding Health and Physical Activity Behaviour

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

TCHE2598

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

360H Education

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Sarah Costigan

Course Coordinator Phone: 0399257480

Course Coordinator Email: sarah.costigan@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 220.3.17

Course Coordinator Availability: By email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and inactivity to health will be explored. A range of psychosocial influences on health and physical activity participation are considered, including individual, historical, social, cultural, geographic and environmental influences. Strategies and interventions to overcome barriers and encourage physical activity participation are addressed via a settings-based approach. Various theories and measures of health, sedentary behaviour and physical activity will be evaluated. As part of the practical component of this course, you will participate in a range of lifestyle physical activities and explore their connection to health and wellbeing.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

 

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes in BP319 

  • Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge in practical applications in Health, Physical Education and Sport
  • Consolidate and synthesise expert content and pedagogical content knowledge and apply evidence-based high-impact teaching strategies in professional practice
  • Create a safe and engaging learning environment using inclusive strategies, sustainable practices and digital technologies for diverse audiences 

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes in BP320P24

  • Develop and apply broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge through one or more of the following practices: planning using data; teaching and learning; assessing; feedback and professional judgement; and appraising impact of teaching across a range of disciplines. 
  • Apply initiative, judgement, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which may include the use of new technologies and teaching tools, to enhance your practice and to provide growth opportunities for students. 


Course Learning Outcomes 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:  

    Graduate APST 
1.  Plan, implement and critique strategies to enhance health, safety, physical activity and wellbeing of individuals and their communities.  3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2 
2.  Plan and evaluate new and creative interventions that promote your own and others’ connection to community and natural and built environments.  3.2, 3.6 
3.  Critique behaviours and contextual factors that influence health and wellbeing of diverse communities.  6.2 
4.  Examine the influence of sedentary behaviour, inactivity and physical activity in relation to health and wellbeing.  6.2 
5.  Participate in a range of lifelong physical activities and discuss their benefits to health and wellbeing.  6.2 
6.  Apply psychosocial and behavioural principles to design practical physical activity experiences in an educational setting.  3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as workshops, tutorials, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Teaching and learning may be face to face, online, or a combination of both. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal. 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes (CLO) and on your development against the program learning outcomes. The assessment is also mapped against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST).  

Assessment Tasks 

  Title  Weighting  CLOs  APSTs 
AT 1  Annotated bibliography  30%  3, 4  6.2 
AT 2  Group presentation  30%  1, 2, 4  3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 6.2 
AT 3  Personal Physical Activity/Health Project 

 

40%  1, 2, 5, 6  3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 6.2 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.