Sport and Recreation
Subject Description
Sport and recreation activities can encompass aspects such as social and competitive sports, fitness programs and outdoor pursuits. These activities are an intrinsic part of Australian culture and, for many people, form a substantial component of their leisure time. Participation in sports and recreation can also provide employment opportunities and make positive contributions to a person’s total well being.
The subject of Sport and Recreation focuses on the role of sport and recreation in the lives of individuals and communities. It is a subject that provides students with opportunities to learn in, through and about sports and active recreation activities.
What will students learn?
In studying Sport and Recreation, students will learn about 4 core topics:
Sport and Recreation in the community
Sport, recreation and healthy living
Health and safety in sport and recreation activities
Personal and interpersonal skills in sport and recreation activities
Sport and recreation involves students working individually, in groups and in teams. Students will be involved in acquiring, applying and evaluating information about and in physical activities and performances, planning and organising activities, investigating solutions to individual and community challenges, and using suitable technologies where relevant.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
50% practical and 50% theoretical
Internal Assessments: 1 assessment per module ( 4 modules per year)
2 x Performance e.g. rock climbing, mountain biking, aquatic recreation
1 x Project e.g. write a nutrition plan for a particular sports event, plan, and lead an outdoor excursion.
1 x Investigation e.g effect of technology on the sports industry
Where can Sport and Recreation lead?
A course of study in Sport and Recreation can establish a basis for further education and employment in the fields of:
fitness industry
outdoor recreation
sports administration
community health
Recreation or sport performance and coaching
Electives include:
>Sport-related focuses
• Tournament organisation
• Sport nutrition
• Sport medicine and first aid
• Coaching
• Sports officiating
• Sports marketing
• Careers in sport
• Sports journalism
>Recreation-related focuses:
• Community recreation
• Recreation and fitness industry
• Careers in recreation
• Training for fitness
• Expedition planning
• Health and safety
• Lifesaving and water safety
• First aid for Outdoor Education
What's great about Sport and Recreation?
A unique opportunity for students to experience the fun and challenge of physical activity whilst developing beneficial vocational, life and physical skills. Sport and recreation course of study offers students a subject with a practical component to keep their study balanced and a great opportunity to adventure into new activities and fun recreational pursuits. Students will develop valuable leadership skills which can be applied to many other areas of life and study.