Fitness in Focus
Elective Unit
Unit Description
In Fitness in Focus, students explore the role of physical activity in promoting health, fitness and overall wellbeing. They develop an understanding of key training principles and investigate how exercise influences the dimensions of health and wellbeing. Students learn to design, implement and evaluate effective training programs while broadening their understanding of the many ways people can lead active lifestyles.
Through a combination of practical and theoretical learning experiences, students analyse components of fitness, participate in a range of training activities, and apply scientific concepts to real-world contexts. This unit supports students in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed decisions about lifelong health and physical activity.
This course aims to:
- provide an opportunity for students to partake in practical sessions
- increase personal fitness and skill competencies in a range of training methods
- broaden student understanding and confidence by participating in a wide variety of fitness activities develop the skills to achieve lifelong fitness and health
- explore training principles and methods incorporated in the practical component of training programs
- explore the components of an effective training session
- develop effective exercise technique and posture
- measure improvements in fitness and consider the scientific reasons as to why ‘gains’ have occurred
- nurture and extend personal competitive skills and self confidence
A selection of fitness and recreation activities from the list below will be undertaken each term:
- Rock climbing
- Triathlon
- Flexibility Training
- Plyometrics
- Aerobic training
- Resistance Training (Power, Strength, Endurance)
- Interval Training including High Intensity Interval Training
- Circuit Training
Assessment
- Personal reflection journal
- Collaborative group task
- Research investigation
- Written Test
The assessment of each unit is based on the following criteria
- Skill Level: individual performance and understanding the strategies required for achieving successful outcomes
- Social Responsibility: valuing safety, respect for others and leadership qualities
- Participation: application, attitude, co-operation and initiative
- Reflection: identifying areas for improvement and setting future learning goals
