ACHPER: Australian Council for Health and Physical Education and Recreation
A Connected Learning Environment
Core Properties
Openly Networked
Cross-institutional: links to universities, sporting bodies ect., contributors to events
Numerous resources, free and accessible for members
Shared Purpose
Clear purpose statement: 'enhance health and well-being of every Asutralian...'
Collaboration on nation/state wide projects and campaigns
i.e. 'This girl can - Vic Health' and HPE Day
Production Centred
Monthly newsletter and 'Tip of the Day'
What? Creation of digital content i.e. blogs, vlogs, video content
Focus on innovation within the field
What? online forums for collating and creating content i.e. Google docs
Design Principles
Interconnected
How Platforms for members to share work/samples, receive feedback
Social media platforms
'HPE Staffroom forum'
Google Docs
How Face-to-face meet ups
Workshops
Conferences
zoom meetings/catch ups
How Strong presence within social media platforms
Youtube
Blog posts
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Facebook live videos
Constant challenge
collective focus on broader picture of community health and well-being
Learning by doing
Relevance of topics to work in the HPE field
workshops/webinars provide practical opportunities to consolidate learning
Open Participation
Opportunities for participation from non-members
conference/workshop attendance
social media
Membership open to all
Links to international organisations (i.e. ICHPER)
State branches (QLD, VIC, WA, NT, NSW, Tas, SA)
National
The Learning Spheres
Academically oriented
opportunity to personalise learning
professional development key component of ACHPER
opportunities for future success
Interest Powered
Ability for members to focus on interest areas within HPE i.e inclusion, TGfU, curriculum development, female sport/PA participation
forums/discussion
workshops
PD
Who brings individuals together who share an interest in health, physical education and recreation
Focus Health and Physical Education, sport and recreation
Why? professional support and development for HPE teachers, promotion of active/healthy lifestyles within the community through education, collaboration opportunities for those interested in health and physical education
Peer Supported
Cross-generational and cross-cultural
Members from differing backgrounds, geographical locations, professional domains
Experienced practitioners to graduates and students
Expert vs Novice
Who? HPE teachers, HPE academics, sport bodies, researchers, health advocates, students
Mentors and learners
Members bring connections beyond the group
Sporting bodies
Sporting clubs
Schools
Universities
