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Stage 1 | Subject Outline | Versions control

Physical Education Stage 1
Subject outline

Version 4.0 - For teaching in 2024.
Accredited in November 2017 for teaching at Stage 1 from 2019. Refer to subject changes.

Stage 1 | Subject outline | Content | Focus Area 1: In movement

Focus Area 1: In movement

Students explore physical activity by extending and applying their knowledge of movement concepts and strategies, and skill learning. They investigate how the body responds to physical activity and apply biophysical and psychological knowledge to improve participation and/or performance in physical activity. The key ideas and considerations below provide a guide for learning.

Key ideas
Considerations

Application of skill‑acquisition concepts for improvement
  • processes to improve skill learning
  • biomechanical efficiency for skilled movement
  • the role of feedback and its effect on learning and performance
  • giving and receiving feedback


Analysis of movement concepts and strategies
  • collecting valid and reliable data
  • making sense of movement concepts and strategies in action
  • applying understanding of movement concepts and strategies to consider ways to improve participation and/or performance


Application of energy sources affecting physical performance
  • the contribution of energy systems in specific activities
  • energy contributions and fatigue


Application of the effects of training on physical performance
  • analysis of the demands of physical activity
  • measurement and monitoring of fitness and energy components relevant to participation and performance