Physical Education (Elective) - Stage 1

Mandatory: No

Duration: Full year

Description

Students explore the participation in and performance of human physical activities. It is an experiential subject in which students explore their physical capacities and investigate the factors that influence and improve participation and performance outcomes, which lead to greater movement confidence and competence. Physical activities can include sports, theme-based games, fitness and recreational activities.

Students will be expected to have successfully completed PE in Year 10. Students who are intending to Study Stage 2 are encouraged to complete 2 semesters of Stage 1 Physical Education.

There are 2 Assessments per semester which assess practical outcomes through theory understanding:

• Performance Improvement 50%
• Physical Activity Investigation 50%

Topics are negotiated from the following:

• Biomechanics
• Stages of Learning
• Training Principles and Methods
• Feedback and Communication
• Energy systems
• Barriers and enablers to physical activity