P.E- Personal Training
Subject Name: Physical Education
Unit of Study: Personal Training
Brief Description: Do you love exercising? Do you want to challenge yourself physically, exploring a variety of different activities? If the gym and working out sound like fun, then this may be the unit of study for you!!
In this practical based unit of study, students will experience a variety of workouts both at school and in our local area including group fitness sessions at the Macleod YMCA. This unit will be personalised with content being dependent on student interest eg: boxing, kettlebell, HITT, cycling, and running. By engaging in physical activities, students can develop their fitness and their understanding of the principles of exercise and training that will promote confidence, well-being, and foster personal and social development.
Scaffolding Learning
At the conclusion of this unit of study students will have:
An understanding of key knowledge
Analyse and evaluate personal fitness levels and design appropriate exercise programs to meet specific goals.
Identify and apply strategies for injury prevention and safe exercise practices.
Promote physical and mental well-being through regular participation in fitness activities.
Attained these key skills
Demonstrate competence in a variety of fitness exercises and activities, including strength training, aerobic exercises, flexibility exercises, and high-intensity workouts.
Understand the biomechanical principles related to fitness exercises, such as proper form, posture, and body alignment.
Set and monitor personal fitness goals and track progress over time.
Demonstrated the Victorian curriculum standards and capabilities
Moving the body:
Learning through movement:
Assessment Tasks
Students will be required to complete the following assessment tasks:
- Develop a personalised training program to meet fitness goal
- Pre and Post fitness testing
- Skeletal and Muscular System Test
Additional learning opportunities
A 4 session excursion to the Macleod YMCA
Resources
There will be a cost associated with this elective (approx $25)
This elective will be predominantly practical, but some theoretical classes will also be included
Physical Education uniform