Physical Activity & Sports Studies
Physical Activity and Sports Studies is an elective course that is studied in Years 9 and/or 10 for 100 or 200 hours.
Course Description
Physical Activity and Sports Studies is designed to enhance students’ capacity to participate effectively in physical activity leading to improved quality of life for themselves and others.
What will students learn about?
The content is organised into modules within three areas of study:
- Foundations of physical activity – students will establish a base of knowledge and skills that will encourage and enhance current future and lifelong physical activity patterns.
- Physical activity and sport in society – students study physical activity and sport from national, community and individual perspectives.
- Participation and performance – students are provided with opportunities to enhance participation and performance in physical activity and sport.
What will students learn to do?
Throughout the course students will learn to develop a practical understanding and knowledge of physical activity and sport and its relationship to the individual and the community.
School Certificate
Satisfactory completion of 100 or 200 hours of study in Physical Activity and Sports Studies during Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10) will be recorded with a grade on the student’s School Certificate Record of Achievement Part A.
* Additional costs incurred for this elective.