Physical Education

HAPE

Year 10

Elective

HAPE Elective – 1 Semester – Moderate to vigorous intensity

Students will work together in an individual and team environment to develop their understanding of fitness, training and game play. This unit introduces the basic concepts that are involved in the VCE Physical Education pathway.

Content/ Skills
Theoretical content covered will include major body systems and how they interact during activity, training principles and training methods, and the benefits of lifelong physical activity.

 

Selection advice

This unit includes weekly practical lessons involving moderate to vigorous physical activity alongside theoretical lessons that will include the Respectful Relationships and Sexual Consent curricula. Due to available facilities within the school and external to the school, there will be some excursion costs associated with this unit, however, these will be kept to a minimum. Students will be expected to pay for any excursions the class may participate in prior to attending any excursions.

Links to further pathways

This unit is suitable for students with an interest in physical activity, establishing a more proactive lifestyle or interested in enhancing their own sporting performance by understanding and applying specific content. This unit would be an advantage to those students considering completing VCE Physical Education or a range of VET studies (Sport & Rec, Fitness etc.) and mind. This unit could also lead to further study and a possible career in private or public recreational facilities.