Semester Unit title and outline of concepts and ideas Assessment no. Integration of Core and Electives Approximate time (hours) Assessment technique, description, conditions, length/time Formative or Summative Dimensions Acquiring Applying Evaluating Elective Category Core topic 1 Core topic 2 Core topic 3 Core topic 4 1 Indoor rock climbing Recreation has an important role within Australian society Agencies have a role in the promotion of recreation, physical activity and health in the broader community. Physical activity in recreation activities supports the development and maintenance of health. Policies, strategies, and technology can be used to promote health and safety and recreation. Personal and interpersonal skills, including leadership and communication skills, are essential for effective participation in recreational activities. 1 Indoor rock climbing Challenge and adventure activities 30 Performance Continuous assessment across the unit. Participation in climbing activities Involvement as participant, organiser and supervisor Coaching of peers Demonstration of health and safety mechanisms and procedures Self and peer evaluation Teacher observations and checklists F Strength and conditioning: Resistance training Recreation has an important role within Australian society Agencies have a role in the promotion of recreation, physical activity and health in the broader community. Physical activity in recreation activities supports the development and maintenance of health. Policies, strategies, and technology can be used to promote health and safety and recreation 2 Strength and conditioning Health-related physical activities 30 Investigation Research journal (600–800 words) Effects of physical activity on health Understanding personal performance F
2 Coaching your team Recreation has an important role within Australian society Agencies have a role in the promotion of recreation, physical activity and health in the broader community. Physical activity in recreation activities supports the development and maintenance of health. Policies, strategies, rules and technology can be used to promote health and safety and recreation Personal and interpersonal skills, including leadership and communication skills, are essential for effective participation in recreation activities 3 Touch Games and sports 30 Project Component 1: Planning report (400–700 words) Including detailed planning, risk assessment, coaching considerations Component 2: Performance (continuous assessment) Teacher observations and checklists Involvement as participant, organiser and supervisor Demonstration of health and safety mechanisms and procedures Self and peer evaluation Component 3: Spoken task (1½–3½ mins) Review and reflection Evaluation of session F
Orienteering Recreation has an important role within Australian society Agencies have a role in the promotion of recreation, physical activity and health in the broader community. Physical activity in recreation activities supports the development and maintenance of health. Policies, strategies, rules and technology can be used to promote health and safety and recreation Personal and interpersonal skills, including leadership and communication skills, are essential for effective participation in recreation activities. 6 Orienteering Challenge and adventure activities 30 Performance Continuous assessment across the unit. Participation in orienteering activities Involvement as participant, organiser and supervisor Coaching of peers Demonstration of health and safety mechanisms and procedures Self and peer evaluation Teacher observations and checklists S 4 Strength and conditioning: Speed and endurance training Recreation has an important role within Australian society Physical activity in recreation activities supports the development and maintenance of health. Policies, strategies, rules and technology can be used to promote health and safety and recreation Personal and interpersonal skills, including leadership and communication skills, are essential for effective participation in recreation activities. 7 Strength and conditioning Health-related physical activity 30 Investigation Report (600-1000 words) Effects of physical activity on health Understanding personal performance S
Badminton Recreation has an important role within Australian society Physical activity in recreation activities supports the development and maintenance of health. Policies, strategies, and technology can be used to promote health and safety and recreation Personal and interpersonal skills, including leadership and communication skills, are essential for effective participation in recreation activities. 8 Badminton Games and sports 30 Performance: Continuous assessment across the unit. Participation in court game activities Involvement as participant, organiser and supervisor Demonstration of health and safety mechanisms and procedures Self and peer evaluation Teacher observations and checklists S
For a composite arrangement This syllabus enables teachers to develop a course that caters for combined Year 11 and Year 12 classes. The syllabus can support teaching and learning for composite classes by enabling teachers to: structure learning experiences and assessment to allow students to access the key concepts and ideas suited to their needs in each year level provide opportunities for multilevel group work, peer teaching and independent work. The following may prove helpful in designing a course of study for a composite class: the course of study could be written in a Year A/Year B format, if the school intends to teach the same topics to both cohorts topics that will allow Year 11 students ease of entry into the course should be scheduled in the beginning of the year learning experiences and assessment need to cater for both year levels throughout the course. Even though tasks may be similar for both year levels, Year 12 tasks are more complex or are extended tasks.
Section 3: Student profile Semester Unit Assessment no. Assessment instrument Formative or Summative Acquiring Applying Evaluating 1 Indoor rock climbing 1 Performance F Strength and conditioning 2 Investigation F Interim standards Reporting 2 Coaching your team 3 Project F Volleyball 4 Performance F Interim standards Reporting 3 Event management 5 Project S Orienteering 6 Performance S Interim standards Reporting 4 Strength and conditioning 7 Investigation S Badminton 8 Performance S Exit standards Exit Level of Achievement