Description
VCE Physical Education explores the complex interrelationships between anatomical, biomechanical, physiological and skill acquisition principles to understand their role in producing and refining movement, and examines behavioural, psychological, environmental and sociocultural influences on performance and participation in physical activity.
Unit Topics
Unit 1 – The human body in motion
Unit 2 – Physical activity, sport and society
Unit 3 – Movement skills and energy for physical activity
Unit 4 – Training to Improve Performance
Skill Development
Analytical skills-data, text, graphs, Application skills-applying key knowledge to real life scenarios, Public speaking.
Possible Assessment Tasks
School Assessed Course Work (SAC’s), Topic tests, Chapter questions, Written assignments, Oral Presentations, Project based work, Exam.
Activities/Camps/Excursions
Individual/ Partner/Group work, Class discussion, Practical activities.
Career Options
Teaching, Health Science, Nursing, Coaching, Psychology.
Year 11 & 12