Scotch College

PHYSICAL and HEALTH EDUCATION Year 10 — 2012

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. 

Student Outcomes 

• teach basic skills, rules, strategies and tactics of a wide variety of sports 
• develop an interest and enjoyment in sport and physical activity 
• give each student the opportunity to develop fundamental motor skills to full potential 
• develop an attitude of sportsmanship and fair play 
• provide opportunities for leadership and to show the advantages of friendship, cooperation and communication developed in a sporting situation
• have a positive influence on a student’s self-image 
• develop teamwork skills 
• develop and educate students in the benefits of physical fitness, strength, muscular power, muscular 
• endurance, agility, flexibility, co-ordination and aerobic endurance provide students with water survival and rescue techniques
• provide Health Education including: cardio vascular health, driver education, conflict resolution, human sexuality, health promotion and interpersonal skills

Course Content 

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

Assessment 

Fitness Level 

Aquatic Skills 

Gymnastics 

Ball Games Skills 

Health Education