Stage 2 Physical Education

Stage 2 Physical Education - Length | Full Year (20 credits)

In Physical Education students are expected to apply knowledge and understanding of movement concepts and strategies in physical activity using subject specific terminology.

Apply feedback and implement strategies to improve participation and/or performance in physical activity.

Reflect on and evaluate participation and/or performance improvement.

Apply communication and collaborative skills in physical activity contexts.

Analyse and evaluate evidence related to physical activity.

Evaluate implemented strategies and make recommendations for future directions.

Content

Stage 2 Physical Education is a 20-credit subject in which students undertake studies in each of the focus areas.

Focus Areas

Focus Area 1: In movement

·       Application of energy sources affecting physical performance

·       Application of the effects of training on physical performance

·       How does biomechanics affect physical activity and movement

·   Practical application of learning theories

·   Psychology of sporting performance

·   Movement concepts and strategies

Focus Area 2: Through movement

·   Social Psychology

·   Psychology of sporting performance

·       Barriers and enablers to physical activity

 
Focus Area 3: About movement

·   Energy sources affecting physical performance

·   Physiological factors affecting performance

·   The effects of training on physical performance

·   Technological developments in biomechanics

·   Psychological motor learning theories

·   The learning process

·   The learning journey

Assessment

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 2 Physical Education:

School Assessment (70%)

Assessment Type 1:

Diagnostics (30%)

Assessment Type 2:

Improvement Analysis (40%)

External Assessment (30%)

Assessment Type 3:

Group Dynamics (30%)

Students should provide evidence of their learning through four or five assessments, including the external assessment component. Students undertake:

·       two or three Diagnostics tasks

·       one Improvement Analysis task

·       one Group Dynamics task