LEVEL: Year 10
LENGTH: 1 Semester
Recommended background: Students are accepted into the course through a selection process. Membership to the school rowing club is also a prerequisite.
Content:
This course is aimed at students with demonstrated skills and commitment in rowing who wish to spend time in the development of the skills and knowledge associated with sweep rowing.
Students will be given the opportunity to:
- Learn sound sweep rowing technique with a satisfactory level of competency, efficiency and consistency
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the major principles associated with correct sweep technique
- Maintain a high level of fitness to ensure correct technique
- Develop a high level of organisational and interpersonal skills.
Theory topics will include developing a personal fitness profile, pathways available in rowing beyond school, Australia’s rowing status in the international arena, the application of technology in rowing, sports psychology, time management skills, and the development of race plans.
Rowing as a subject requires students to be motivated academically and physically. All students in the course are expected to maintain an appropriate standard of behaviour and a positive attitude to school, sport and study.
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes. Students will be assessed in the following areas throughout each semester:
- Practical skills
- Performance fitness appraisals
- Commitment / attitude / effort / collaboration / communication skills
- Theory assignments on topics covered.
Special Requirements:
Unley High School PE/Rowing uniform must be worn to all practical and fitness lessons.
Subject Fee: Charges associated with hire of buses, instructors and an equipment levy incur a subject levy of $250