Physical Education: Semester 1 and 2

Common Unit

Unit description

All students in Year 8 participate in Physical Education classes, which are conducted at the Carey Sports Complex at Bulleen where facilities include:

• The Geoffrey Stevens Swimming Pool Complex
• The Gerard Cramer Physical Education Centre (a double indoor gym)
• Four ovals; and 
• Two soccer/hockey fields

Movement is central to Physical Education for acquiring the skills, concepts and strategic awareness required for physical activity participation and enhanced performance. Physical Education concepts are informed by the related individual and team skill development, sociocultural factors and behavioural aspects. Students will develop movement competence and confidence in a range of physical activities in a variety of contexts and environments.

In Year 8 students will learn to understand the contribution of different roles towards successful teamwork, leadership and enjoyable participation. Students will also learn to apply concepts such as equity, fair play, respect, valuing of diversity.

The course acquaints students with varied activities during the year in an attempt to establish and foster an increase in skill and fitness levels, whilst enhancing self-confidence and motivation. Personal responsibility is developed throughout the units, as is co-operation and the belief that physical activity should be a lifelong commitment. The development of important social skills and sportsmanship are encouraged.

Each semester, students will participate in the following Units.

• Introduction to Rowing
• Aquatics (survival stroke technique/rescue skills)
• Basketball
• Aussie Rules Football
• Cricket
• Hockey
• Athletics (jumps and middle distance running)
• Fitness Testing

Assessment

Assessment is carried out at the completion of each unit. The assessment reflects participation, skill execution, social responsibility, decision making and performance in the units of work that are completed.

 Student Profiles:

• Displays appropriate behaviour
• Participates in a positive manner
• Prepared for maximum participation
• Utilises ability in all activities