From the Head of Year 10

Year 10
Subjects offered 2003

Art
Biology
Chemistry
Christian Education
Classical Civilisations
Commerce
Contemporary Issues and Politics
Design and Technology
Drama
English
Film and Media Studies
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
History
Literature

Language Other Than English (LOTE)
Chinese
Chinese (L1)
French
German
Indonesian
Italian

Mathematics
Multimedia
Music
Personal Health and Fitness
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Visual Communication and Design

Year 10 Personal Health and Fitness (Semester Unit)

Rationale

This subject provides the opportunity for students to develop a better understanding of theoretical aspects of sport and fitness through a practical application. It also provides an opportunity for students to have better self-awareness of their physical fitness and health.

Objectives:

• To develop an interest and enjoyment in sport and physical activity.
• To understand the benefits of regular exercise with regard to Health and Fitness.
• To develop an understanding of the human body, particularly the musculo-skeletal system.
• To give each student the opportunity to analyse fundamental motor skills.
• To educate students in the prevention of sports injuries.
• To appreciate how eating and drinking habits can affect sports performance.

Course Content

The following topics will be covered throughout the semester:

• Health and fitness
• Body systems
• The skeletal system
• The muscular system
• Sports injuries
• Sports nutrition

IT Skills

Note taking skills and word processing will be incorporated in classwork. The assignment will also require a PowerPoint presentation as part of the assessment.

Homework

Approximately one hour per week is expected.

Assessment

A written comment plus a letter grade (A+ to E) for each of the following:

1. Examination
2. Assignment
3. Practical reports

Uniform The Physical Education department has a strict uniform policy.

The Year 10 uniform is:

• White shorts, or shorts of one colour, or Scotch track suit pants
• House polo top, or white tennis shirt, or plain white t-shirt
• White socks
• Scotch slicker (optional)

Physical Education

Rationale

Physical Education is an essential part of the total educational process. Through sporting and physical activities it provides the opportunity for continuous development of each student's physical, mental, social and emotional capabilities. It is aimed to stimulate an awareness of each student's physical fitness and simultaneously develop an interest and appreciation of sport and physical activity.

Objectives:

• To teach the basic skills, rules, strategies and tactics of a wide variety of sports.
• To develop an interest and enjoyment in sport and physical activity.
• To give each student the opportunity to develop fundamental motor skills to full potential.
• To develop an attitude of sportsmanship and fair play.
• To provide opportunities for leadership and to show the advantages of friendship, co-operation and communication developed in a sporting situation.
• To have a positive influence on a student's self image.
• To develop teamwork skills.
• To develop and educate students in the benefits of physical fitness, strength, muscular power, muscular endurance, agility, flexibility, co-ordination and aerobic endurance.
• To provide students with water survival and rescue techniques.

Course Content

The following activities will be covered throughout the year:

• Aquatics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Fitness
• Gymnastics
• Lacrosse
• Volleyball

Assessment

A written comment plus a letter grade (A+ to E) for each of the following:

1. Fitness Level
2. Aquatic Skills
3. Gymnastics
4. Ball Games Skills

Uniform

The Physical Education department has a strict uniform policy.

The Year 10 uniform is:

• White shorts or Scotch track suit pants
• House polo top or white tennis shirt or plain white t-shirt
• White socks
• Scotch slicker (optional)
• Navy blue Speedos