1. Describe why it is important to teach Quality Physical Education in the Pacific;
2. Describe how traditional games and dance influence movement culture in the Pacific and how they can be embedded in Quality Physical Education lessons;
3. Outline the historical and political contexts of health and physical education in the Pacific;
4. Discuss the practices and beliefs with colleagues to support your professional development;
5. Identify strategies to plan inclusive physical education lessons to cater for the needs of all learners;
6. Demonstrate how to design a quality physical education lesson; and
7. Develop strategies to support your learning and development after this MOOC.

This Course is for

The course is designed for anyone with an interest in learning more about how to deliver quality physical education in the Pacific including;

• Pre-service and in-service teachers;
• Classroom teachers with no background in physical education;
• School leavers;
• Community sport coaches, administrators and volunteers; and
• People interested in all levels of education (early childhood, primary, secondary and special and inclusive education).

Suzie Schuster

Suzie Schuster is currently a senior lecturer in Physical Education and Health at the National University of Samoa in Apia, where she lives as a citizen and 27-year resident with her husband and four children. She is an experienced educator and advocate for PE, fitness and health with extensive experience working across the Pacific region. Suzie is heavily involved in and passionate about the sport of swimming and is the National coach with the Samoa Swimming Federation – a role she has held for 11 years, while also sitting on the SSF Board. In addition to her current PhD studies on levels of participation in swimming in Samoa, she is well published with a focus on health, physical education, fitness and sport as relates to the Pacific.

Talemo Waqa

Talemo Waqa lives and works in his native Fiji with a strong background in education, business and training. He has 20 years of teaching experience in Fiji, supported by a Masters in Education (Phys Ed) as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science (Sports, Recreation & Management), before moving into the areas of business and educational training. Talemo is also a qualified OSEP (Oceania Sports Education Program) mentor and Master Educator. In line with his Fijian roots, he is passionate about rugby and has worked with the Fiji Rugby Union, Oceania Rugby and World Rugby as a senior training practitioner across the Pacific sporting community. He also owns and operates his own sports event and high-performance management company.

Biu Colati

Biu Colati is a Senior Education Officer (Phys Ed) with the Ministry of Education in Fiji. He has extensive experience in senior administrative roles in both the school system and at government level, as well as being a qualified primary and secondary school teacher with a Bachelors Degree in Sports Science. Biu has been involved in sports coaching and administration (Rugby, Rugby League and Athletics) as well as with educational policy planning, development of curriculum materials and teaching resources across his various roles.

Jubilee Kuartei

Jubilee Kuartei is currently the Zone 1 (North Pacific) Oceania Sport Education Program Coordinator (OSEP) for the Oceania National Olympic Committees and is based in her homeland of Palau. She has experience in sport development and sport education, partnering with the Ministry of Education’s Physical Education department for 20 years and has worked previously for four years as the Physical Education Specialist for Palau’s Ministry of Education. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Leadership from Taylor University (Indiana, USA), a Masters in Education from San Diego State University and is a qualified OSEP Master Educator. Jubilee is passionate about youth development and basketball in which she has been involved as a coach, referee, and now as an administrator.

Taburimai Tewaki

Taburimai Tewaki currently works as a Principal Officer for Sports at the Ministry of Women, Youth, Sports and Social Affairs in Kiribati. He is also the Head of the Secretariat for Kiribati Sport Authority. As a teenager, he represented Kiribati at both regional and international events and competitions. A qualified teacher and coach with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (P.E) and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sports. He is adding to this list, currently completing a Masters in Sports at the University of The South Pacific. While very keen on all sport, he is especially passionate about Athletics and Soccer.

James Uri-Puati

James Uri-Puati is an educator with 32 years regional and international teaching and training experience. He is based in Rarotonga, Cook Islands and consults in programme management in a variety of developing contexts. He has taught Physical Education at all levels and supported the development of the Cook Islands Health and Physical Wellbeing Curriculum (2006). This included conducting professional development to Cook Islands Teachers of PE and Health and also designing and teaching the Cook Islands Teachers Training College PE courses for the 3 year training cohorts. He was involved with SPC in co-facilitating the “Promoting Physical Activity in Pacific Communities” workshops held in Nadi, Fiji. He is still an avid and active sportsman who is passionate about creating positive life-long attitudes to Physical Activity.