Subject Code: 1PEDB
Length of course: Semester
Credit points: 10 points
Recommended Background: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Physical Education A and/or
Year 10 Physical Education B and/or Year 10 Physical Education C - Girls Only

Course Outline:
Students gain an understanding of human functioning and physical activity, and an awareness of the community structures and practices that influence participation in physical activity.

They explore their own physical capacities and analyse performance, health, and lifestyle issues. Students develop skills in communication, investigation, and the ability to apply knowledge to practical situations.

Topics Included:
This subject focuses on the importance of physical activity to health and lifestyle. Learning and assessment activities are organised through studying a variety of modules, comprising two sections.

Practical Skills and Applications
Some negotiation may be possible but previous sports studied have been lawn bowls, table tennis, volleyball, European handball, ten pin bowling, softball, tennis, indoor soccer, korfball, archery and squash. (Activities outside the school will incur a cost).

Principles and Issues
Theory topics studied will be Sports Injuries and Sport in Society

Assessment:
  • Practical skills and applications tasks 60%
  • Principles and Issues tasks 40%


Additional Costs:

Nil