Ms Wendy Piltz

I commenced my position at the University of South Australia in July 1989. My present teaching responsibilites are in the Human Movement program and in the Bachelor of Education programs that prepare prim/middle/sec teachers in Health and Physical Education. My teaching focus is on pedagogy in HPE, group dynamics and choice theory. I have an interest in teaching and researching about game pedagogy, play practice, bench coaching, quality learning environments and group skills development. I have established a formidable National and International reputation working with Government and community agencies in sport pedagogy and coach education. This includes work with Human Kinetics in the American Sport Education Program, the Australian Sports Commission, State Offices of Sport and Recreation, SA Department of Education, Training and Employment, Catholic Education Office, the Australian Football League, Womens Lacrosse Australia, Australian Touch Association, SA National Football League.

http://www.achper.org.au/about.htm Australian Council Health Physical Education Recreation (ACHPER),http://www.wglasser.com/ William Glasser Institute,Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE)

Qualifications

• Master of Science University of Oregon

• Bachelor of Education South Australian College of Advanced Education

• Diploma of Teaching South Australian College of Advanced Education