Performance HPE

Year 9

Subject Information

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Subject Description

The fundamental aim of Performance Health and Physical Education is to use positive physical experiences to promote the importance of activity in improving short and long-term health. Students will develop further concepts related to tactical awareness, analysis of performance and exercise physiology.

Students wil learn to:

• Appreciate and understand the value of physical activity and its relationship to a healthy active lifestyle

• Develop their optimal level of fitness through fitness testing and conditioning programs

• Develop a deeper understanding of the major skills necessary to participate successfully in a variety of physical activities

• Experience enjoyment and satisfaction through physical activity

• Develop social skills and demonstrate the importance of teamwork and cooperation in group activities

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in a variety of physical activities and evaluate their own and others' performance

• Identify and participate in a health unit which promotes self-confidence and cooperation

• Critically assess and develop effective strategies and behaviours to promote safety.

Topics could include:

• Teams sports - Softball, Korfball/Netball, Football codes or Volleyball

• Individual sports - Badminton or Tennis

• Aesthetic and International activities such as Dance or Sepak Takraw

• Relationships and sexuality

• Alcohol and drugs

• Self-efficacy and mindfulness.

Course Fees

$80 - Participation in visits to AFL Max and Mega Adventure at West Beach.

Additional Costs

Nil.

Criterion A:

Knowing & Understanding

Criterion C:

Applying and Performing

Criterion B:

Planning for Performance

Criterion D:

Reflecting and Improving Performance

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