Year 9 Physical Education
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. McNish.
Year 9 Physical Education at John Paul II High School exposes students to a range of activities, some of which are accompanied by a theoretical component. Curriculum coverage is divided through the four terms as follows;
Term One focuses on an intensive Athletics study using the Adidas Five Star Award Scheme and then goes on to include such topics as Fitness Studies, badminton, basketball and hockey.
Term Two investigates participation in touch-rugby, netball and soccer. Students also try their hand at gymnastics and fitness testing.
Term Three looks at participation in team sports and the development of knowledge in first aid, safe lifting and other health related topics.
Term Four concludes the year with programmes in softball, aquatics and volleyball and skills required for working effectively.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Topics:
athletics
push play
volleyball
basketball
attainment goal fitness testing
Term 2
Topics:
sports nutrition
rights and responsibilities
gymnastics
first aid
safe lifting
soccer
netball
Term 3
development of sports equipment
posture
gymnastics
hockey
basketball
sport and hauora
Term 4
aquatics
volleyball
softball
minor games unit
assertive and co-operative skills
Stationery
clearfile
pen
pencil
change of clothes
Pathway
sports coaching
teacher
exercise instructor
nutritionist
sports co-ordinator
Assessment Information
All work is assessed through visual observations, peer assessments, written tasks, practical demonstrations etcPathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Chemist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Entertainer, Science Technician, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Diver, Dentist, Sports Coach/Official, Firefighter, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Naturopath, Massage Therapist, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Support Worker,