Hoop Dreams – Net/Court Sports

HAPE

Year 9

Physical Movement Subject

Students will use the ‘Sport Education in Physical Education Program’ to experience different court sports. This program focuses on the students taking ownership of the unit by taking on key roles to learn skills and conduct a tournament.
Students will have a choice in which Net/Court Sports they will participate in for each term. This will be a class decision from the following sports: Volleyball, Netball, Basketball and Badminton. One sport will be chosen for each term.
Students will be required to umpire, coach, assess peers, score, record results, conduct warm ups and work together as a group to run a successful tournament.

Content/skills
Students will develop peer teaching skills and refine knowledge of the rules while officiating peers during game play.

Selection advice

This unit is suited to people who enjoy participating in physical activity. There will be opportunities to play in a range of tournaments or competitions.

Links to further pathways

This unit would be an advantage to those students who may complete VCE Physical Education or undertake a career in the sport and recreation industry. Equally, the unit would benefit those students interested in improving their own sporting performance by the application of specific theory.