YEAR 10 | EXPERIENTIAL OPTIONS

Coaching and Officiating (1

Physical Education

unit)

This elective aims to examine the theory and skills associated with effective leadership, coaching and officiating in sport.

Students will have the opportunity to complete a number of Australian Sports Commission courses, including - Community Coaching and Community Officiating General Principles courses.

Students will participate in a variety of practical activities that enhance their ability to coach all ages and abilities while gaining a deeper understanding of the skill acquisition, communication skills, sport-specific skills and effective administration.

Sport and Exercise Performance (1 unit)

Physical Education

This elective aims to extend those students who wish to deepen their knowledge of the systems within the body and the impact they can have on athlete development. Components of this elective will help in preparation for certain aspects of VCE Physical Education Unit 1 and 2 studies.

During this elective, students will participate in practical assessments that relate directly to the theoretical components delivered. This includes development and participation in exercise programs, monitoring of body systems using pedometers and heart rate monitors and investigating training methods to improve performance.

The theoretical components include, food fuels, energy systems, acute and chronic adaptations, training methods and training program development.

It may be possible for highly capable and motivated students to accelerate to complete Units 1 and 2 Physical Education in Year 10. This will be subject to criteria and minimum standards achieved in Year 9. Further information regarding acceleration options can be found in the Senior Subject Information Booklet.

Sport and Recreation (1 unit)

Physical Education

This elective provides opportunities for students to examine, and participate in, organised sport and recreational activities to gain a deeper appreciation for lifelong activity participation.

Students will explore: fitness training, resistance training, relaxation techniques, aerobic activities such as walking, jogging and running, ten pin bowling, yoga and Pilates.

The theoretical components include fitness benefits, motivation, lifestyle diseases, nutrition and local sporting and recreation organisations.

VCE Physical Education (Whole year: 2 units)

Unit 1:

The Human Body in Motion, explores how the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems work together to produce movement. Through practical activities students explore the relationships between the body systems and physical activity, sport and exercise, and how the systems adapt and adjust to the demands of the activity.

Unit 2: Physical activity, Sport and Society, students develop an understanding of physical activity, sport and society from a participatory perspective.

Students are introduced to various types of physical activity and the role participation in physical activity and sedentary behaviour plays in their own health and wellbeing as well as in other people’s lives in different population groups.

See page 50 of the Senior Subject Information Booklet for more details.