About this Subject
- Length of Study: Full Year
- Number of SACE Credits: 20
- Pre-Requisite Information: Desirable Knowledge: Stage 1 Physical Education and Year 10 Specialist Physical Education
Subject Overview
Stage 2 Physical Education involves the integration of theoretical and practical concepts and context.
Physical Education provides students with the opportunity to explore their physical capacities and investigate the factors that influence and improve participation and performance outcomes, which lead to greater movement confidence and competence.
An integrated approach to learning supports an Arnoldian educational framework that promotes deep learning “in, through, and about” physical activity.
This framework involves reflection and articulation of learning processes, development of skills to enhance participation and performance, and the exploration of movement concepts and strategies across a range of physical activity contexts.
Assessment
Stage 2 assessment is comprised of 70% school-based assessment which is externally moderated by the SACE Board and 30% external assessment which is externally marked by the SACE Board. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
70% School Based Assessment:
Assessment Type 1: Diagnostics (30%)
The following topics can be used to complete Assessment Type 1:
- Psychology of Sporting Performance
- Biomechanics and Performance
- Energy Sources affecting Physical Performance
- Analysis of Movement Concepts and Strategies
Assessment Type 2: Self-Improvement Portfolio (40%)
The following topics will be used to complete Assessment Type 2:
- The Effects of Training on Physical Performance
- Skill Learning and Performance
- Analysis of Movement Concepts and Strategies
30% External Assessment:
Assessment Type 3: Group Dynamics - Portfolio and Evaluation (30%)
The Assessment Type 3 is externally assessed (in lieu of an exam):
- Sport-Based Tournament Design and Participation
- Including an Individual Portfolio and Evaluation
- Specialty Coaching Role
