Course aims / learning outcomes
- This is a year-long course that covers the key concepts of participating in physical activity, understanding anatomy and physiology, developing leadership strategies, developing strategies and training programs, promoting strategies for lifelong wellbeing and social responsibility.
Course content
- We will complete practical and theory sessions to support each learning context.
Assessment statement
All assignment work can be done in class and at home.
- Level 2: Six internal assessments with the total value of 27 credits.
- 27 credits, is if you complete both practicals in term 1 and term 2. You only need to do the term 2 practical if you joined PE in term 2, you did not pass in term 1, or you would like to improve your grade.
- 23 credits, is if you completed the practical in term 1 OR 2.
- Level 3: Six internal assessments with the total value of 23 credits.
- 23 credits, is if you complete both practicals in term 1 and term 2. You only need to do the term 2 practical if you joined PE in term 2, you did not pass in term 1, or you would like to improve your grade.
- 19 credits, is if you completed the practical in term 1 OR 2.
Authenticity
- Assignments that take place over time will be produced in an online system such as Google Docs. Learning Advisors will monitor student work by accessing document history. A portion of work will need to be completed during class time under Learning Advisor supervision.
- Class tests will take place under supervised test conditions within class.
- Students may be required to sign an authenticity statement, perform certain parts of assessment tasks under close supervision, or show through interview and the existence of notes and supporting material that the work submitted by the student is genuinely his/her own work.
Appeal Procedures
- Students have the right to appeal the mark they have been awarded. If a student wishes to appeal a grade, they should initially talk to the subject learning advisor about the marking process immediately after the marked assessment task is shown to them. If still dissatisfied the student should make an appointment and discuss grades with the Principal’s Nominee who will check that the correct procedures have been followed as outlined in the school and subject policies taking into account any special circumstances.
Table of Assessments
| Number | Name | Credit value | Internal or External | Literacy Numeracy UE Reading/Writing | When | Reassessment opportunity | Type of assessment |
AS91334 (2.8) | Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity | 3 | Internal | N/A | Full Year & term 4 | Yes, (only if writing needs improvement). No, (if practical sessions are incomplete). | Practical AND report |
AS91328 (2.2) | Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills | 5 | Internal | UE Literacy | Term 1 | Yes | Report |
AS91330 (2.4) | Perform a physical activity in an applied setting | 4 | Internal | N/A | Term 1 | No | Practical |
AS91329 (2.3) | Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity | 4 | Internal | UE Literacy | Term 2 | Yes | Report |
AS91330 (2.4) | Perform a physical activity in an applied setting | 4 | Internal | N/A | Term 1 | No | Practical |
AS91332 (2.6) | Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group | 4 | Internal | UE Literacy | Term 3 | Yes | Practical AND report |
AS91334 (2.8) | Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity Complete for the year | 3 | Internal | N/A | Full Year & term 4 | Yes, (only if writing needs improvement). No, (if practical sessions are incomplete). | Practical AND report |
AS91499 (3.2) | Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others | 3 | Internal | UE Literacy | Term 1 | Yes | Report |
AS91501 (3.4) | Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting | 4 | Internal | UE Numeracy | Term 1 | No | Practical |
AS91789 (3.9) | Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome | 4 | Internal | N/A | Term 2 | Yes | Report |
AS91501 (3.4) | Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting | 4 | Internal | UE Numeracy | Term 2 | No | Practical |
AS91505 (3.8) | Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts | 4 | Internal | UE Literacy | Term 3 | Yes | Practical & Report |
AS91498 (3.1) | Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being | 4 | Internal | UE Literacy & Numeracy | Term 4 | Yes | Report |