VCE Units 1 & 2 - Physical Education
VCE Units 1 & 2 - Physical Education
Overview
The study of VCE Physical Education enables students to develop a practical understanding of the theoretical foundations of performance and participation in physical activity. Through engagement in physical activities, VCE Physical Education enables students to develop the knowledge and skills required to critically evaluate influences that affect their own and others’ performance and participation in physical activity.
Unit 1 – The human body in motion
The Human Body in Motion – in this unit students explore how the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems work together to produce movement.
Areas of Study:
- How does the musculoskeletal system work to produce movement? – Examine the musculoskeletal system of the human body and how the muscles and bones work together to produce movement.
How does the cardiorespiratory system function at rest and during physical activity? – Examine the cardiovascular and respiratory systems of the human body and examine how the heart, blood vessels and lungs function at rest and during physical activity.
Unit 2 – Physical activity, sport, and society
This unit develops students’ understanding of physical activity, sport, and society from a participatory perspective. Through a series of practical activities, students experience and explore different types of physical activity promoted in their own and different population groups.
Areas of Study:
- What are the relationships between physical activity, sport, health, and society? – The role of physical activity, sport, and society in developing and promoting healthy lifestyles and participation in physical activity across the lifespan.
- What are the contemporary issues associated with physical activity and sport? – Contemporary issues associated with physical activity and/or sport at the local, national, and global level. They investigate in detail one issue relevant to physical activity and/or sport.
Forms of Assessment
- A written report
- Structured questions
- Data analysis
- Laboratory reports
- A written plan and a reflective folio
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Students would be expected to have satisfied the work requirements of one, preferably two Year 10 PE units. There are no prerequisites for entry to Units 1 & 2.