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Unit 1: Physical Education
In this unit, students explore how the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems work together to produce movement. Students investigate the role and function of the main structures in each system and how they respond to movement. Through participation in practical activities, students explore and analyse the relationships between the body systems and movement, and how these systems interact and respond at various intensities.
Areas of Study:
● AOS 1: How does the musculoskeletal system work to produce movement?
● AOS 2: What role does the cardiorespiratory system play in movement?
Unit 2: Physical Education
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.
Areas of Study:
● AOS 1: How do physical activity, sport and exercise contribute to healthy lifestyles?
● AOS 2: What are the contemporary issues associated with physical activity and sport?
Unit 3: Physical Education
This unit introduces students to principles used to analyse human movement from a biophysical perspective. Students use a variety of tools and coaching techniques to analyse movement skills and apply biomechanical and skill-acquisition principles to improve and refine movement in physical activity, sport and exercise. They use practical activities to demonstrate how correctly applying these principles can lead to improved performance outcomes.
Areas of Study for both Unit 3 & 4
● AOS 1: How are movement skills improved?
● AOS 2: How does the body produce energy?
Unit 4: Physical Education
In this unit, students’ participation and involvement in physical activity will form the foundations of understanding how to improve performance from a physiological perspective. Students analyse movement skills and fitness requirements and apply relevant training principles and methods to improve performance at various levels (individual, club and elite).
Areas of Study for both Unit 3 & 4
● AOS 1: What are the foundations of an effective training
program?
● AOS 2: How is training implemented effectively to improve fitness?
Study Score Contribution
Unit 3 Assessments 20%
Unit 4 Assessments 30%
End of Year Exam 50%
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