Physical Education

Content

Students explore the participation in and performance of human physical activities. It is an experiential subject in which students explore their physical capabilities and investigate the factors that influence improved participation and performance outcomes, which lead to greater movement confidence and competence. Physical activities can include sports, theme-based games, fitness and recreational activities.

Assessment

Diagnostics  30%

• Students explore physiological demands and skill-related data related to two different sports. These two tasks emphasize data collection and analytical skills - 1500 words or 9-minute multimodal.

Self-improvement portfolio  40%

• Individual sporting or physical activity pursuit: Students undertake a personal sporting or physical activity improvement journey. There is a strong emphasis on training principles and methods, data collection and analysis, and reflection and feedback - 2400 words or 24 minutes multimodal.

Group dynamics  30%

• Individual sporting or physical activity pursuit: Students work with peers to create a sporting competition. They are required to perform at least two specific roles to improve their team's participation and performance. Students generate a portfolio and complete an analytical reflection of their impact on the team - 2000 words or 12-minute multimodal.

Additional Information

Students should have a genuine interest in sports and being active. They must be committed to participating in physical activity, have an analytical mind and be motivated to improve their skills in various sporting contexts.