Mountain Biking

HAPE

Year 10

Open elective

Open Elective – 1 Semester

This subject will foster connections with the environment while also learning new movement patterns, skills and improving fitness levels. Students will develop responsibility through managed risk. Students will train towards a race experience by creating and implementing a periodised training program.

Content/Skills
This subject includes both practical and theory components. A focus on training principles and body systems is a large aspect of this course and
is linked to Mountain Biking performance. Key riding skills are taught along with maintenance of the equipment.

Selection advice

Selection advice This unit is available to all students however it is not expected that students would repeat this unit in the same year. Students should be aware that this unit contains about 60 per cent theory. The unit will be largely based at school. Students may be required to pay for a small number of excursions.

Links to further pathways

This unit would be an advantage to those students intending to complete VCE Physical Education, VCE Outdoor Environmental Studies or undertake careers in the fitness industry. Equally, the unit would benefit those students interested in improving their own sporting performance by the application of specific theory.