Subject Code: 2PHE20
Length of course: Full year

Credit points and TAS status: 20 Credit TAS
Recommended Background: Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Physical Education A and/or Stage 1 Physical Education B

Precluded combinations with current MHS SACE subjects:
None

Course Description:
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:
Practical Skills and Applications of three sports:
Sports are subject to consultation but usually include 3 of the following: Badminton, Aquatics (Kayaking, Windsurfing and Sailing), Touch and Volleyball. Each sport comprises of 18 hours study.

Principles and Issues include two modules:
Exercise Physiology and Physical Activity
  • Energy Sources for Physical Performance
  • Training and Evaluation of Physical Performance
  • Physiological Factors Affecting

Performance Skill acquisition and Biomechanics of Movement
  • How Skill is Acquired
  • Specific Factors Affecting Learning
  • Psychology of Learning and Performance of Physical Skills
  • Biomechanics and Skilled Performance

Assessment:
  • School Based Assessment
    • Practical tasks (3 in total) 50%
    • Folio (Tests, Integrated Assignments, Issues Analysis) 20%
  • External Assessment
    • Examination 30%

Additional Costs:
  • Nil

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