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Sport and Recreation

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​Does this subject contribute to an ATAR? No (Applied subject)

How many credits does this subject contribute towards QCE? 4


What is  Sport and Recreation?

Sport & Recreation provides students with opportunities to learn in, through and about sport and active recreation activities, examining their role in the lives of individuals and communities.

Students examine the relevance of sport and active recreation in Australian culture, employment growth, health and wellbeing. They consider factors that influence participation in sport and recreation, and how physical skills can enhance participation and performance in sport and recreation activities. Students explore how interpersonal skills support effective interaction with others, and the promotion of safety in sport and recreation activities. They examine technology in sport and recreation activities, and how the sport and recreation industry contributes to individual and community outcomes.

Students are involved in acquiring, applying and evaluating information about and in physical activities and performances, planning and organising activities, investigating solutions to individual and community challenges, and using suitable technologies where relevant. They communicate ideas and information in, about and through sport and recreation activities. They examine the effects of sport and recreation on individuals and communities, investigate the role of sport and recreation in maintaining good health, evaluate strategies to promote health and safety, and investigate personal and interpersonal skills to achieve goals.  ​


What makes a student suited to Sport and Recreation?

Students who achieve success in Sport and Recreation are those who:
  • Are able to participate in a range of sporting and outdoor activities
  • Are mature, responsible and enthusiastic
  • Understand the need for and are able to follow safety procedures and guidelines
  • Are able to lead and manage small groups
  • Enjoy and are able to work with a variety of people 

What prerequisites must students meet in order to take this subject?

Year 9 – Minimum C Standard in English

Year 10 – Minimum C Standard in HPE


What is the cost of this subject?

Excursion costs to be advised.

What materials or equipment do I need for this subject?

  • BYOD laptop
  • A4 Exercise book
  • Hat​


What do students study in this subject and how are they assessed?

  Unit OverviewsAssessment
Year 10Semester 1

Coaching and Officiating

Futsal, Netball or AFL


Summative Written and Spoken task:    

Term 1: 
Part 1: Written – Analytical essay: 400-700 words
Part 2: Practical performance (Officiating) and 2 - 4 minute video with annotated evidence

Term 2: Performance – 2-4 minute video + annotate evidence

Summative Written: Evaluation


 Semester 2

Community Health

Cricket


Summative Task:

Term 3:

Written - Report: 600-800 words

Term 4:
Practical performance (Cricket) and 2 - 4 minute video with annotated evidence

Summative Written Task: Report

Year 11Unit 1

Touch

Group Dynamics  



Formative internal assessment 1:  
Practical performance (Touch) and 2 - 4 minute video with annotated evidence

Formative internal assessment 2: Investigation:  Informative Essay – 600-800 words

Unit 2

Softball

Tournament Organisation



Formative internal assessment 3: 

Part 1: Written – Report: 400-700 words
Part 2: Practical performance (Tournament Organisation) and 2 - 4 minute video with annotated evidence

Formative internal assessment 4: 
Practical performance (Softball) and 2 - 4 minute video with annotated evidence

Year 12Unit 3

Tennis or AFL (for AFL strand)

Nutrition




Summative internal assessment 1 (IA1): Performance and 2-4 minute video + annotate evidence

Summative internal assessment 2 (IA2): Project: Project
Part 1: Analytical Essay - 500-900 words
Part 2: Multimodal presentation (spoken and digital) - 3-6 minutes​​

Unit 4

Orienteering

Sports Medicine



Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3): Practical performance (Orienteering) and 2 - 4 minute video with annotated evidence

Summative internal assessment (IA4): 
Investigation – written response (600-1000 words)


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Last reviewed 22 August 2023
Last updated 22 August 2023