WHY STUDY PHYSICAL EDUCATION?

Physical Recreation provides students with an opportunity to participate in physical activity, while developing skills necessary, and beneficial, for life. Whether these skills are oriented towards work, fitness or recreation, students will be involved in learning experiences that allow them to develop their interpersonal skills, to learn and function in varied situations, and to acquire specific knowledge and skills related to further training and employment.

Through their active participation in recreation activities, students will be involved in a range of learning experiences. These can include:

Engaging in and observing recreation activities

Planning and organising activities

Working with others and in teams

Making decisions and solving problems

Using technology in various sports

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL RECREATION

The benefits of physical recreation, both to the individual and also to our society, have been increasingly obvious. This is reflected in the growth of the sport and recreation industry as source of expanding employment opportunities and in the awareness that our society is carrying ever-increasing health costs incurred by those who have inactive lifestyles

Physical Recreation encourages students to appreciate and value their involvement in recreation activities and to continue their participation in personal, employment and community activities in their adult life.

WHAT IS STUDIED?

The course is organised in units as follows:

•  Swimming

•  Badminton

•  Athletics

•  Team Handball

•  Resistance & Fitness Training

•  Water Polo

During the course, the students will:

•  Learn the physical skills & tactics relating to each sport

•  Participate in individual and team drills and games

•  Integrate the practical and theoretical components of physical pursuits

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is designed to enable students to demonstrate achievement of the objectives of the study area, which are grouped under the headings of Acquiring, Applying & Evaluating.

A wide range of tasks is used to determine a student's level of achievement. Assessment falls in to theory and Practical aspects with the integration of units.

AWARDING EXIT LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENTS

VHA - Standard A in 2 criteria and Standard B+ in other criterion.

HA – Standard B in 2 criteria and standard C+ in the other criterion

SA – Standard C in 2 criteria with no less than standard D+ in other criterion.

LA – At least 2 standard D results.

VLA – Does not meet the requirements for a LA

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP

Parents can help students by providing a supportive environment in the home and by showing an interest in what students are doing on a day-to-day basis. Parents can promote an appreciation of the educational, lifeskills and employment value of studies in the recreational field. Discussion with students of issues relating to the physical, sporting environments that arise on television, radio and in print assists students to consider a variety of opinions on issues and situations. Use also can be made of community and school information centres and personnel to supplement the learning resources available in the home. Frequent communication between the home and the school should also provide support for students.