11PHE

11 Physical Education

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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.


Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Thompson.

Objectives

  • To acquire knowledge and understanding about the contribution of physical activity to a healthy lifestyle.
  • To develop interpersonal skills in group and team situations.
  • To develop an understanding of the factors that contribute to and affect skilled physical performance.
  • To acquire knowledge and understanding of body structure and function.
  • To participate in a wide range of physical activities.
  • To demonstrate and understand responsible behaviour to manage safety.

Content

Assessment and Learning Area

Description

Let's Get Active

Participate actively in a variety of physical activities and explain factors that influence participation.
Demonstrate and show understanding of responsible behaviour using a social responsibility model.
Examine how involvement in physical activities can contribute to well-being.

Designing a Training Program

Demonstrate quality of movement in the performance of a physical activity.
Students learn about the body and how it works. Physiology, Anatomy, Sports Psychology, Biomechanics, Methods and Principles of Training, and Energy Systems.
Students develop a training program to complete a 4km run assessment.
Students learn the importance of nutrition and how it can benefit the body during exercising.

Sociology in Sport

Demonstrate understanding of societal influences on physical activity and the implications for self and others.
Examine factors that affect participation in physical activities and their effects on health/well-being.

Sports Tournament

Demonstrate interpersonal skills and describe their effects on the functioning of a group or team.
Students learn to cooperate, communicate, and work effectively as a team.
Students learn the fundamentals of coaching.

This is a restricted entry course - approval by the Faculty Leader may be required.


Subject Information Evening PE 2024 - Google Slides

Recommended Prior Learning

Good overall performance in Year 10 Physical Education and Health an advantage.

Demonstration of high effort in practical activities.  

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: $145.00 Activity fee for day trips, excursions and specialist instruction.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Year 12 Physical Education Guideline(s):
Teacher's discretion.

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.