Length: Full Year (20 SACE credits)
Contact: Health & Physical Education Leader

Recommended Background

No prerequisites. Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Physical Education is an advantage.

Course Description

Stage 2 Integrated Learning Physical Education consists of three assessment components:

• Practical Inquiry: Three inquiries each requiring a written (1500 word) report; one team sport (Volleyball), one individual sport (Badminton) and a three-day practical* (Surfing)
• Connections: Students work in small groups to organise, plan and implement a series of four lessons teaching of a sport to a junior or middle school class. This component includes a 2000 word evaluative journal
• Personal Endeavour: Students work individually to research, implement and design a task relevant to an area of personal interest. This includes a 2000 word report.

Assessment

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A+ to E- will be used for reporting purposes.

School-based Assessment:

• Practical Inquiry (40%)
• Connections (30%)
• Personal Endeavour (30%)

Note: *A full day surfing excursion is a compulsory practical that will run off site at Goolwa and incurs an additional, all-inclusive cost of $70-100. This will cover all instructor charges, transportation and equipment hire