Physical Education

Duration: 
Semester
Compulsory: 
No

This unit of Physical Education is an elective choice for one semester for any Year 10 student wishing to extend their learning through a second unit of Physical Education at Le Fevre High School. The course is designed specifically to further extend the range of sports and activities that students have covered in the compulsory course and will provide the foundations of learning to be successful in Physical Education in Year 11 and Year 12. Students will still be required to complete a semester of compulsory Health and Physical Education in Year 10 in addition to this elective subject.

CONTENT

MYP physical and health education aims to empower students to understand and appreciate the value of being physically active and develop the motivation for making healthy life choices. The Physical Education elective course will build on knowledge from compulsory Healthy Lifestyle and develop understanding of human movement including:

  • Energy Systems
  • Fitness Components
  • Inclusive Sports
  • Group Dynamics
  • Flag football
  • Individual Sporting Pursuits

ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed using the MYP assessment criteria and levels of achievement. Students are assessed on the following:

  • Knowledge and Understanding
  • Planning for Performance
  • Applying and Performing
  • Reflecting and Improving

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

It is expected that students change into the PE uniform for all practical lessons and wear appropriate footwear, as directed by their PE teacher, they will be required to change back into their school uniform at the conclusion of the lesson.

CARE • COMMITMENT • CO-OPERATION • RESPECT

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