Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description

Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. The Physical Education Studies General course provides students with opportunities to understand and improve performance through the integration of theoretical concepts and practical activities. Through engagement as performers, leaders, coaches, analysts and planners of physical activity, students may develop skills that can be utilised in leisure, recreation, education, sport development, youth work, health and medical fields.

Unit 1

The focus of this unit is the development of students’ knowledge, understanding and application of anatomical, physiological and practical factors associated with performing in physical activities.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Develop and apply basic skills associated with their chosen sports

  • Understand the basic process of coaching and/or teaching a skill

  • Understand the phases of learning and the classifications of motor skills

  • Identify the major bones in the human body

  • Understand the reasons for learning biomechanics

  • Understand components of fitness and apply simple tests to measure these

  • Identify and apply characteristics of warm-up and cooldown

  • Understand skills and strategies for team building and preparing mentally for physical activity.

Unit 2

The focus of this unit is the impact of physical activity on the body’s anatomical and physiological systems. Students are introduced to these concepts which support them to improve their performance as team members and/or individuals.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Identify fundamental tactical problems associated with specific types of physical activity

  • Apply solutions to basic tactical problems

  • Understand the different physical activity classifications

  • Explain the structure and function of the circulatory and respiratory systems

  • Identify the major skeletal muscles in the body

  • Understand basic biomechanical principles relating to motion

  • Define the anaerobic, aerobic and lactic acid energy systems

  • Have a basic understanding of the responses of the circulatory and respiratory systems to physical activity

  • Apply observation skills to assess personal performance

  • Understand the elements of a training session

  • Explain the relationship between fitness levels and skill development

  • Understand the role of mental skills in creating a mind set to enhance performance.

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Assessment

Students will undertake a variety of assessment types as outlined below:

  • Practical: Students demonstrate their ability to adapt and adjust skills and tactics in the sports studied at school while performing within a competitive situation

  • Investigation: Students plan, conduct and communicate the findings of a health inquiry

  • Response: Students apply knowledge and skills to analyse prompts in tests and reflections.