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Physical Education

“The world would have us believe that winning or success is measured by points on a scoreboard or by dollar signs. The Christian realises that winning or success is determined by whether or not a goal has been achieved, and that goal is to bring glory to God.” Thomas M. Boqdon

Overview

Students participate in small-sided games, where they develop a Christian perspective towards cometition with a view to promoting sportsmanship and co-opeartion. The program Aims to develop co-ordination, skill and tactical play in more complex situations using a ‘game based’ approach. Promoting fitness for life is an integral part of the program and is addressed by exposing students to a range of different activities and sports from different cultures. Through the Sports Education unit on Basketball, student’s learn the importance of working collaboratively in various roles to create overall success in team sports

Aims

  • To improve skill levels under competitive pressure
  • To improve transfer of skills across games
  • To improve decision-making
  • To improve the use of space in games
  • To develop teamwork and cooperation
  • To develop leadership skills
  • To maximize participation
  • To increase fun, enjoyment and motivation

Topics Include

  • Australian Rules Football
  • Bat Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Fitness
  • International Sports
  • Touch Rugby

Time Allocation

  • 3 periods per cycle

Also

  • House Sports: Athletics, Ball Sports, Badminton, Cross Country, Swimming
  • Interschool Sports: football, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Netball, Tennis, Super 8’s Cricket, Badminton, Table-Tennis, 5-a-side Soccer, Volleyball
  • WCC Activities: Aerobic Fitness, Gold, Indoor Cricket, Lawn Bowls, Self-defense, Tenpin Bowling

Requirements

  • Physical Education uniform as per College Handbook
  • A mouth-guard is recommended to be used for activities that involve a higher level of physical contact
  • Interschool sport where student is selected will result in additional invoice during the year
  • Levy Cost

Assessment

  • Attitude and Application
  • Fitness
  • Skill Acquisition

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore, I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27