Teaching and Learning Motor Skills

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X228
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Course ID
206426
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Shane Leathem
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

In this course students will explore fundamental movement skills to craft and organise appropriate learning experiences for diverse learners in primary settings, unpacking the pedagogical implications. Planning will aim to foster success, inclusivity, and participation within a supportive learning environment. The play practice approach to teaching is explored to develop novice learners across a variety of games and sports.  

  • Play Practice
  • P's Of Pedagogy
  • Peer Presentation

Course learning outcomes

  • Recognise and document individual diversity in movement capabilities and characteristics associated with the spectrum of novice learners
  • Devise and structure aligned learning situations which are inclusive and promote maximum individual participation
  • Explore fundamental movement skills and their application in appropriate learning experiences for junior primary students
  • Evaluate theory and demonstrate the ability to apply simplifying, shaping, and enhancing processes using Play Practice principles
  • Plan and teach a series of sequenced lessons to develop the novice learner across various categories of games and sports

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 51984
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building E, E1-27
4 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building E, E1-30
1 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building E, E1-27
1 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building E, E1-30
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building E, E1-27
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building E, E1-30

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 51985
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes EW Mills Sports Centre, B1-23
6 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes EW Mills Sports Centre, B2-06
3 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes EW Mills Sports Centre, B1-23
3 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes EW Mills Sports Centre, B2-06
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes EW Mills Sports Centre, B1-23
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes EW Mills Sports Centre, B2-06

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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