VCE - Physical Education
P A G E 4 1 | P A K E N H A M S E C O N D A R Y C O L L E G E S E N I O R S C H O O L 2 0 2 6 H A N D B O O K
UNIT 1: THE HUMAN BODY IN MOTION
The musculoskeletal system
Injury prevention
The cardio respiratory system
Performance enhancement of the
musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory
systems
WHAT WILL I LEARN
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
Students explore the complex
interrelationships between anatomical,
biomechanical, physiological and skill
acquisition principles to understand their
role in producing and refining movement.
Students examine behavioural,
psychological, environmental and
sociocultural influences on performance
and participation in physical activity, sport
and exercise.
Students participate in practical activities
to examine the core concepts that
underpin movement and that influence
performance and participation in physical
activity, sport and exercise.
UNIT 2: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SPORT AND
SOCIETY
Physical activity and sedentary
behaviour
Health promotion strategies
Contemporary issues in sport
Cultural diversity and inclusion in sport
UNIT 4: TRAINING TO IMPROVE
PERFORMANCE
The fitness components
Activity analysis
Foundations of an effective training
program
Effective implementation of training to
improve fitness
Chronic adaptations to physical
activity
Satisfactory Completion
of each Unit Outcome
Satisfactory Completion
of each Unit Outcome
School Assessed
Coursework/Tasks
VCAA Examination
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION
Units 3 & 4
Units 1 & 2
S or N
S or N
50%
50%
ENTRY
Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Health &
Physical Education.
UNIT 3: MOVEMENT SKILLS & ENERGY
PRODUCTION FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Biomechanical principles
Skill acquisition
The three energy systems
Energy production during physical
activity