Physical Education Studies
Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth.
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Physical Education Studies ATAR
WACE Breadth & Depth Requirement:
List B
Prerequisite
B grade in Health and Physical Education and C grade in Science Standard.
In the Physical Education Studies ATAR course students learn about physiological, psychological and biomechanical principles, and apply these to analyse and improve personal and group performances in physical activities.Through engagement as performers, leaders, coaches, analysts and planners of physical activity, students may develop skills that can be utilised in leisure, recreation, education, sport development, youth work, health and medical fields.
Unit 1
The focus of this unit is to explore anatomical and biomechanical concepts, the body’s responses to physical activity, and stress management processes, to improve the performance of themselves and others in physical activity.
Unit 2
The focus of this unit is to identify the relationship between skill, strategy and the body in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of performance.
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Physical Education Studies General