LC Physical Education

How skills are classified and learned, the stages of learning, types of practice and the role of feedback.

Components of fitness, principles of training, training methods and heart rate zones.

How the ATP-PC, anaerobic glycolytic and aerobic systems supply energy for different activities.

Motivation, arousal, anxiety, goal setting and mental skills such as imagery and self-talk.

How the rules and structure of an activity shape strategy, tactics, roles and expected behaviour.

Analysing performance, setting goals, periodisation, recovery and evaluating a personal performance plan.

Applying learning across activity areas such as games, athletics, aquatics, adventure activities, dance and gymnastics.

Factors that influence participation and strategies to promote lifelong physical activity.

Sportsmanship, gamesmanship, cheating, doping and the values that underpin fair competition.

Barriers to participation and ways of adapting activity so that everyone can take part.

How technology and the media influence performance, officiating, participation and how sport is consumed.

How gender affects participation, opportunity, media coverage and leadership in sport.

Commercialisation, sponsorship, broadcasting and the relationship between sport, media and business.