Physical Education

Secondary Physical Education provides opportunities for students to  become physically confident in a way which  supports their health and fitness.       

Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character, leadership and help to embed values such  as  fairness and respect.

Secondary Physical Education Overview

Physical Education lessons target the following:

·    To develop competence to succeed in a broad range of physical activities  with  an    

     emphasis on promoting team strategies, fair play and umpiring skills.

 ·   To be physically active for sustained periods of time by participating in moderate to   

     vigorous activities which monitor own fitness  levels across  the year.

 ·   To engage in competitive sports and activities  in a variety of sporting settings such as 

      inter house competitions and tournaments.

Each year level covers a variety of activities that increase awareness and knowledge of skills, rules and principles of fitness, these activities are: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Baseball, Cricket, Fitness testing, Football, Handball, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis and Volleyball.

VCE PE examines the biological, physical, psychological, social and cultural influences on performance and participation in  physical activity.  PE  students are  able to  learn  the theory work through practical applications and participate in a variety of physical laboratory reports and activities. 

The study prepares students in such fields as health science, exercise science and   education.

The structure of the course consists of four units: 

Unit 1 - The Human Body in Motion

Unit 2 - Physical Activity - Sport in Society

Unit 3 - Movement Skills and Energy

Unit 4 - Training to Improve Performance