LEVEL: Stage 1
SACE Credits: 10 credits
LENGTH: 1 Semester
Physical Education A is not a prerequisite for Physical Education B. Students can choose both Stage 1 PE A and B, but students who choose PE A or B cannot choose Stage 1 Fitness
Recommended background: B or above for Year 10 Physical Education (Extension) and a recommendation from subject teacher
Content:
In Physical Education, students investigate improvements in physical activity participation or performance. They collect a range of evidence and apply their understanding of movement concepts to evaluate aspects of their own or others’ physical activity and implement strategies to improve their performance and/or participation. The course uses sports and physical activity as a vehicle to develop understanding of key topics.
Students will:
- Participate in team sports and collect evidence to analyse the interplay of energy systems
- Use fitness testing to identify an area of improvement in a sport, and develop training programs to see improvement
- Collaborate with others to participate in a sporting tournament, taking on various roles and collecting and evaluating evidence around participation, performance, collaboration and communication
- Use a variety of technology and pen and paper tools to collect and critically analyse evidence about physical activity
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.
Practical skills are not assessed. Students will provide evidence of their learning through two assessments. They will undertake:
- 1x Performance Improvement Task: Energy systems, fitness and training in sport (60%)
- 1x Physical Activity Investigation: Group dynamics in a sport tournament (40%)
Special Requirements:
Unley High School PE uniform must be worn during all practical lessons.
Leads to: Stage 2 Physical Education