Working with the health and physical education statement and profile in physical education teacher education: case studies and implications
Glover, S.; Macdonald, D.
ACHPER Healthy Lifestyles Journal 44(3): 21-25
1997
Document Number: 382913
The introduction of the physical education statement and profile, which introduced the concept of key learning areas rather than subject specialisms into the physical education curriculum is examined. This is followed by a description of the experiences of 2 universities (University of Queensland and Deakin University in Australia) which attempted to integrate the statement and profile into current teaching and learning in undergraduate health and physical education courses. Both universities took a task-based, student-centred approach with the aim that students would plan and implement a unit of work during their school-based practice, drawing on the philosophy and outcomes of the statement and profile or the Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Standards Framework. These case studies provide a base for discussion of some key issues for sites of teacher education and the implications for physical education teacher education. The question of whether universities' organisational arrangements meet the needs of students in teacher training is raised.