YEAR 9 ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS

Physical Education

At Year 9 there are two electives offered in the study of Physical Education. Students are required to wear sports uniform and to participate in practical classes to aid their development of coordination, motor skills and physical fitness levels. The two electives offer a range of sports to cover the range of sporting interests amongst students. Practical classes are conducted in a number of locations including The Provence Centre, Oblate Hall, The Johnson Oval, St. Eugene’s Park, the Table Tennis room and Monash University.

Physical Education (1 Unit)

In Year 9 Physical Education, students aim to increase their skill level, tactical understanding and aerobic fitness by completing practical units in a variety of sports. Students perform and refine specialised movement skills in challenging movement situations, evaluate their own and others’ movement compositions and provide and apply feedback in order to enhance performance situations. Students develop, implement and evaluate movement concepts and strategies for successful outcomes. Units that are covered include Racquet Sports, Handball, Football Codes and Fitness. The Multi-Stage Fitness Test is used to give an indication of a student’s aerobic level of fitness.

Physical Education: Sports Science (1 Unit)

In Year 9 Physical Education: Sports Science, students aim to increase their skill level, tactical understanding and aerobic fitness by completing practical units in a variety of sporting contexts. Students perform and refine specialised movement skills in challenging movement situations, evaluate their own and others’ movement compositions and provide and apply feedback in order to enhance performance situations. Students develop, implement and evaluate movement concepts and strategies for successful outcomes. Units that are covered include Training Programs, Movement and Energy This subject is designed to prepare students for Enhancement PE: Sports Science in Year 10.