Year 9 Subject Selection Guide 2020

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION Subject Summary:

Somerset College Physical Education Department is committed to providing its community of learners with a challenging and exciting physical and academic curriculum that promotes an understanding of and a passion for the benefits of lifelong participation in regular physical activity. This course of the Middle Years Programme gives students the opportunity to extend their skills and knowledge in the area of Physical and Health Education. This course has a clear goal to contribute to the development of a student’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social maturity, whilst also being a lot of fun. It aims to cultivate a healthy lifestyle for students and therefore advocates participation in various sports as individuals and team members. Students have the opportunity to acquire theoretical knowledge and skills to help them make informed decisions about their health. Physical and Health Education in the Middle Years Programme has a unique and significant contribution to make to education. As health statistics for young Australian’s indicate the urgent need for our students to be regularly active, we need to ensure that our students are provided with enjoyable physical experiences that will encourage lifelong participation in physical activity. Through participation in various physical activities students will have the opportunity to challenge and improve their personal cardio-vascular fitness and physical skills, including co-ordination, balance, strength, power, agility and endurance. In team activities they will learn how to work co-operatively in a team, support and encourage others and develop positive relationships with their peers. Physical and Health Education in the Middle Years Programme provides our students with the opportunity to experience a variety of team sports, and individual activities in an environment that is often challenging and competitive but also rewarding and fun. Physical and Health Education aims to enable the student to: • Appreciate and understand the value of physical education and its relationship to a healthy, active lifestyle • Develop the motor skills necessary to participate successfully in a variety of physical activities • Experience enjoyment and satisfaction through physical activity • Develop social skills that demonstrate the importance of teamwork and cooperation in group activities.

Assessment Outline: Practical and Theoretical components are integrated throughout the units and students are assessed on the following four MYP Criteria:

Criterion A: Knowing and understanding (maximum 8 marks) Criterion B: Planning for performance (maximum 8 marks) Criterion C: Applying and performing (maximum 8 marks) Criterion D: Reflecting and improving performance (maximum 8 marks)

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