Numeracy

Numeracy in Physical Education

This week I was able to pop into they gym to see 9B and 9D using Numeracy whilst completing a BEEP test in their Sport classes. The BEEP test is a running test used to estimate an athlete's aerobic capacity.  In the test, athletes must run from one line to another before a timed beep. Athletes must continue running back and forth, each time reaching the line before the next beep. Once one can no longer run, the test is over and the number of laps is recorded. As the test continues, the time between beeps gets shorter. 

All the data from the BEEP test is recorded in a table as shown below.

After completing the BEEP test, students were then taken out to the oval. They were required to use tape measures to measure 50 metres and use timers to measure how quickly students can run 50 metres.

It is great to see how Numeracy has been incorporated as part of this Physical Education session.

Michelle Galli

Numeracy Learning Specialist