Health and Physical Education Core Subject

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CORE SUBJECT

COURSE DESCRIPTION Health and Physical Education is a theoretically and practically based subject in which students are given the opportunity to study basic health practices and be exposed to a variety of activities and sports. In addition, each student will be exposed to a variety of recreational and leisure activities that encourage movement and physical fitness. Students will be assessed in movement and physical activity units as well as units which cover personal, social and community health.

AIMS Years 9 and 10 Health and Physical Education will assist students with the physical and theoretical requirements of Health and Physical Education in Years 11 and 12. It may also encourage lifelong involvement and enjoyment in physical activity. During lessons, students will learn about topics relating to their own participation in sport and physical activity. Students are expected to participate in every lesson, allowing them to develop confidence. Due to the requirements of participation in the practical component of Health and Physical Education, each student is required to have their correct sports uniform, a sports hat, swimmers, and sun-shirt. Topics that may be studied include: Personal fitness Ethics in sport Skill Acquisition

ASSESSMENT Each movement and physical activity unit is assessed using observations in isolated and authentic environments such as game play or routines performed individually or in groups, specific to the activity being covered. Each personal, social and community health unit will be assessed using a multi modal presentation, written exam or research assignment.

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS