Physical Education Unit 2: Physical Activity, Sport and Society

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this unit.

Course Description

This unit develops students’ understanding of physical activity, sport and exercise from a participatory perspective. Students are introduced to types of physical activity and the role that physical activity participation and sedentary behaviour plays in their own health and wellbeing, as well as in other population groups and contexts.

Through a series of practical activities, students experience and explore different types of physical activity promoted within and beyond their community. They gain an appreciation of the movement required for health benefits and the consequences of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour. Using various methods to assess physical activity and sedentary behaviour, students analyse data to investigate perceived barriers and enablers and explore opportunities to enhance participation in physical activity.

Students explore and apply the social-ecological model to critique a range of individual- and settings-based strategies that are effective in promoting participation in regular physical activity. They create and participate in a personal plan with movement strategies that optimise adherence to physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines.

By investigating a range of contemporary issues associated with physical activity, sport and exercise, students explore factors that affect access, inclusion, participation and performance. Students then select one issue at the local, national or global level and analyse key concepts within the issue, including investigating, participating in and prescribing movement experiences that highlight the issue.

Students develop an understanding of the historical and current perspectives on the issue and consider the future implications on participation and performance.

Areas of Study

How do physical activity, sport and exercise contribute to healthy lifestyles?

In this area of study, students focus on the role of physical activity, sport and exercise in developing and promoting healthy lifestyles across the lifespan. Students explore the sociocultural influences on participation in various forms of physical activity. They investigate the physical, social, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of participation in regular physical activity at the individual and population levels, and the potential health risks associated with physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour.

Students examine sociocultural factors that influence physical activity and consider opportunities and barriers to participation. They develop an understanding of the use of subjective and objective methods for assessing physical activity and sedentary behaviour at the individual and population levels and compare these to physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines.

Students identify and describe the components of the social-ecological model to assist in the critique and creation of strategies aimed at increasing physical activity and/or reducing sedentary behaviour within a given population. Students conduct a Functional Movement Assessment (FMA), then design and implement a personalised plan that is sustainable and adheres to the physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines.

What are the contemporary issues associated with physical activity and sport?

Students focus on a range of contemporary issues associated with physical activity and sport at the local, national and global levels.They investigate a range of intrapersonal and interpersonal factors that affect access to, and inclusion, participation and performance in, physical activity and sport, such as injuries, coaching, sports technology and the media, psychological strategies and equity for a range of population groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.Students explore one contemporary issue relevant to physical activity and/or sport and prescribe and participate in practical activities to highlight the issue.Students develop an understanding of the historical and current perspectives on the issue and forecast future trends. They form conclusions about the impacts these issues have on physical activity and sport in society.

Assessment

Outcomes	Assessment Tasks
Outcomes	(school-assessed coursework)
Collect and analyse data to create, undertake and evaluate an activity plan that meets guidelines and links to the social ecological model for an individual or a specific group.	A written plan. A reflective folio.
Research, analyse and evaluate a contemporary issue.	Select one of the following: A visual presentation. A multimedia presentation, including two or more data types and involving some form of interaction or simulation. An oral presentation. A written report.

Overall Final Assessment

End of Semester Examination – 2.0 hours.