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Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)
PASS is designed to give students opportunities to participate in competitive physical activity and to give students a background in Health Science.
It incorporates a wide range of lifelong physical activities, including recreational, leisure and adventure pursuits, competitive and non-competitive games and individual and group physical fitness activities.
It also promotes learning about movement and provides students with opportunities to develop their movement skills, analyse movement performance and assist the performance of others
This elective PE course is designed for students who have an interest in Sport and Physical Activity.
Topics that you could study in Year 9 ....
Your Body and Sports Performance
In this unit, students investigate how the major body systems contribute to performing fundamental movement skills. Students will explore the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory and energy systems and their relationship with physical activity.
Australian and International Sporting Cultures
This unit examines the role of sport in shaping Australia’s identity and reputation. Students investigate the factors influencing Australia’s sporting identity and the implications these factors can have on players, spectators and Australia’s identity. Students will explore current and future perspectives and how these could impact on Australia’s sporting identity.
Coaching for Enhanced Performance
This module develops skills in coaching and instruction. Students investigate the qualities of effective coaching and assess their own and others’ coaching skills to become more effective coaches. Students should have the opportunity to practically apply their coaching skills in real-life situations.
Practical units- Year 9
Some of the sports that may be covered include:
Cricket
Touch Football
Volleyball
Fitness
Netball
AFL
Basketball
Flag Gridiron
Table Tennis
Badminton
Soccer/ Futsal
Tennis
Golf
Peer Coaching
Topics that you could study in Year 10 ....
Enhancing Physical Fitness
In this unit, students will investigate fitness training concepts to discover the benefits of developing physical fitness safely and effectively. Students will have a particular focus on Strength training, in particular, designing programs for individual needs.
Safe and Effective Coaching
In this unit, students will be expanding on the Year 9 PASS unit, Coaching for Enhanced Performance. We will look into coaching opportunities and qualifications, risk assessments, planning and evaluating coaching sessions and injury management. All of which will lead to the coaching of the Roselea Primary School in Term 3.
Leisure, Lifestyle and Recreation
This unit analyses the perceptions and impact participation has on lifestyle, leisure and recreation activities. Students are provided with opportunities to advocate and promote lifelong leisure and recreation activities now and in the future.
Practical units- Year 10
Some of the sports that may be covered include:
Strength Training
Gymnastics
Athletics
European Handball
Coaching- Roselea Primary School
Field Hockey
Softball
Ultimate Frisbee
Spike Ball
Archery
Lawn Bowls
Swimming
Yoga
Who should choose PASS?
With less time allocated to PE in Yr 9 and Yr 10, PASS is a great way to ensure you have enough physical activity in your weekly school routine.
PASS provides an excellent grounding for students who wish to study Health and Movement Science in the HSC or have an interest in a career in Health Sciences.
The practical component of PASS also allows students to participate in sports and activities not covered in the standard PDHPE curriculum.
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