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 2002
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Course ID
201424
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Adelaide University, School of Education
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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.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

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.  

  • Introduction To Play Practice
  • Simplifying And Shaping
  • Focus, Enhance & Principles of Play
  • Time Use and Teaching Styles
  • P’s of Pedagogy
  • Lesson Planning
  • Soccer
  • Volley + Peer Presentation Prep

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

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed EDUCX301 Healthy Lifestyles

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed EDUCX228 Teaching and Learning Motor Skills OR must not have completed EDUC2067 at the University of South Australia