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At the core of Physical Education is the acquisition of movement skills and concepts to enable students to participate in a range of physical activities – confidently, competently and creatively, to develop positive attitudes towards lifelong physical activity participation. They also develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to strengthen their sense of self, and build and manage satisfying and respectful relationships.
There are a range of subjects, sports and opportunities for students to develop their skills and knowledge from Year 7 through to VCE, which have benefits not only for health and fitness, but also social, cognitive and academic performance.
Year 10 Physical Education
Year 10 Physical Education
Physical Education presents students with the opportunity to investigate and learn about the broad topics of advancements in sport, drugs and ethics in sport and how to design and teach games. This gives students a great chance to develop skills in teaching & coaching of physical activity. Practical classes allow students to develop knowledge and skills in International sports.
This subject is the preferred pathway to VET Sport and Recreation.
For further information please refer to page 43 of the St. Joseph's College Subject Information Handbook.
Unit 1 Physical Education
Unit 1 Physical Education
Unit 1 PE: The human body in motion.
Through practical activities students explore the relationships between the body systems and physical activity, sport and exercise, and how the systems adapt to the demands of activity. Students investigate the role and function of the main system structures and how they respond to exercise. They consider the implications of the use of legal and illegal practices to improve performances of the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems, along with the benefits and harms.
Although Units 1 & 2 are not prerequisites, Unit 1 has the best foundation skills and knowledge if you are planning to study PE Units 3 & 4
For further information please refer to page 99 of the St. Joseph's College Subject Information Handbook.
Unit 2 Physical Education
Unit 2 Physical Education
Unit 2: Physical activity, sport and society.
Students are introduced to types of physical activity and the role participation plays in the health and wellbeing of their own life and that of other populations. Students investigate how physical education varies across the lifespan and the consequences of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour. They create and participate in an activity plan relevant to a particular population group. Finally, students analyse and critique a range of contemporary issues in sport and strategies to address these.
For further information please refer to page 99 of the St. Joseph's College Subject Information Handbook.
Unit 3 & 4 Physical Education
Unit 3 & 4 Physical Education
Students participate in practical activities to enhance their understanding and demonstrate application of movement skills, biomechanical and skill acquisition principles and how these can lead to improved performance in physical activity and sport.
Students investigate the relative contribution and interplay of the three energy systems for performance in physical activity, sport and exercise along with causes of fatigue and strategies to delay fatigue and promote recovery.
Students participate in a variety of practical activities and training sessions designed to analyse activity to develop a training program to improve or maintain fitness components. They critique the effectiveness of the implementation of training principles and methods to meet individual needs and evaluate chronic adaptations to training from a theoretical perspective.
For further information please refer to page 99 of the St. Joseph's College Subject Information Handbook.
FAQ’s for PE
Q - Do I have to do both units of PE at Yr 11?
A - No. You can do either Unit 1 or 2, however, they are very different.
Q - Which unit is best for me to do in Yr 11 PE?
A - If you are planning on doing Units 3 & 4, I would recommend Unit 1 as it covers body systems and other content knowledge that you will build on in Yr 12.
Q - Can I fast track in PE?
A - Yes. You will need to put in an application to be considered for this. You should also keep in mind the workload required to undertake a VCE subject.
Q - What pracs/sports do you cover in Yr 11?
A - All of the practical activities undertaken are designed to compliment and build on the content knowledge that is covered in the theory component of each unit. You participate in activities and reflect on the concepts, completing set questions which form one of the SAC’s for both Unit 1 and 2.
Q - What pracs/sports do you do in Yr 12?
A - There are a variety of different pracs ranging from learning to juggle, fitness testing, various training methods and some sports like Basketball and Netball where you explore energy systems or data analysis.
Q - How much prac do you do in Year 12?
A - There is less prac than what you are used to. Prac probably happens on average once every fortnight.
Q - Is Year 12 PE hard?
A - All Year 12 subjects are challenging and PE is no exception. It does require hard work, persistence and commitment to understand the key content and skills.
Q - Is Yr 11 PE a prerequisite for Yr 12 PE?
A - No. However, it is recommended that you have some knowledge and understanding of body and energy systems, training principles and fitness components. Some of these can be through other subjects such as Sport Science or through personal experience and application outside the classroom.
Q - Which Yr 10 subject will best prepare me for VCE PE?
A - Sport Science would be the best subject at Yr 10 as the content is similar. It is a good foundation for you to then continue to build on the skills and knowledge in Yr 11.
Q - What career options will VCE PE lead to?
A - You can pursue a variety of careers and further education courses.
Useful links:
VCAA Study Design - https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/assessment/vce-assessment/past-examinations/Pages/physical-education.aspx
https://delta.vtac.edu.au/CourseSearch/prerequisiteplanner.htm#search
https://myfuture.edu.au/bullseyes/details?id=28#/
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