School Of Biomedical And Health SciencePDHPE: GymnasticsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400797.1
Discipline: SPORT AND RECREATION NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
100671 - Human Movement 5
About this Unit
This unit focuses on the development of knowledge, understandings and technical skills of
gymnastic commensurate with the requirements of the PDHPE years 7-10, Board of Studies syllabus and the Gymnastics Australia. Various aspects of fundamental and specialised movement skills development such as body control (including momentum, locomotion, balance and stability), anticipation and timing of movement, object manipulation and control, and gymnastic skills technique will be introduced through utilisation of different types of safe and progressive programming structures ranging from Kindergym and Gym Fun through to more formal structured programs of Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics as well as Sport Aerobics and Acrobatics. Understanding of features and elements of movement composition will be developed through participation in a variety of individual and group movement activities.
Students will undertake practicum placements to complete requirements equivalent to the National Level 1 Gymnastics Coaching Certificate. These placements are in addition to the full lecture program of the unit and do not replacement the unit content or form in any way. Practicum placements will be at the students own expense and in students own time.
Resources are required for this unit and students will need to pay for these. They include but
are by no means limited to: Gymnastic coaching manual and worksheets, and Level one accreditation and certificate.