Physical Education

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description

All students in Year 10 participate in Physical Education classes which are conducted at the Carey Sports Complex at Bulleen, Carey Kew Sports Complex and various offsite locations.

Facilities at Carey Bulleen include:

• Geoffrey Stevens Swimming Pool Complex
• Gerard Cramer Physical Education Centre (a double indoor gym)
• Four all-purpose ovals
• Two soccer/hockey fields

Carey Kew Sports Complex and the Kew campus offer the following facilities:

• Six tennis courts (Carey Kew Sports Complex)
• Two bowling greens (Carey Kew Sports Complex)
• Macafee Courts (undercover)
• Gym and weights room
• Sandell Oval

This course reflects the underlying goals of life-long health and fitness. It aims to acquaint students with many diverse activities in an attempt to establish and foster an increase in skill level, confidence and the desire to participate in various forms of physical activity in post school years. It fosters a positive self-image, develops responsibility and the ability to work independently and in team situations.

The focus at Year 10 is participation in game play to develop the application of effective team strategies and tactics. Students reflect on how fair play and ethical behaviour can influence the outcomes of game play. They learn to apply more specialised movement skills and complex movement strategies and concepts in different environments. They also explore movement concepts and strategies to evaluate and refine their own and others’ movement performances. The curriculum also provides opportunities for students to refine and consolidate personal and social skills in demonstrating leadership, teamwork and collaboration in a range of physical activities.

Essential Questions

• What are some of the important personal and social skills needed when participating in a range of physical activities?
• How can fair play and ethical behaviour influence the outcomes of physical activity?
• What leadership and collaboration skills are required when working in groups or teams?
• What are some actions that could be undertaken to enhance our own and others’ lifelong health and wellbeing?

Areas of Study

• Fitness for Life - Strength and Conditioning, Self Defence, Boxercise
• International Games - Ultimate Frisbee, Touch Rugby, Table Tennis, Lawn Bowls, Badminton, Lacrosse
• Recreation Activities - Water Recreation and Rehab, Cycling, Skateboarding, Futsal
• Elective Activities – Student choice, including options such as Golf, Racquet sports, Fitness and Dance

Assessment

The assessment of each unit is based on the following criteria:

Task	Description
Teamwork	Value working in a team and contribute by leading others and displaying initiative. Provide respectful and constructive feedback and express your thoughts in a variety of ways.
Decision making	Reflect on your own learning and experiment and explore ways to be effective in game play. Consider feedback and how it can be implemented for improved performance.
Skill execution	Individual performance and understanding of the strategies required for achieving successful outcomes within specific themes including striking, throwing, kicking, catching, positioning, defending, use of space.
Participation	Independently seeking new challenges and roles in a practical setting. Engage with all components of the units and the challenges it presented.