MYP Yr 1 | Physical Education| Course Overview

This course aims to encourage in students an appreciation and understanding of the value of physical activity and its relationship to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.  The studying of health promotion, motivation, communication strategies, fundamental physical skills, critical reflection and analysis, international perspectives on physical activity and the development of a lifelong interest and enjoyment in activity are key components.  In year one of the program, students have the opportunity to develop these skills through participation in units of study including adventure based learning, fitness, athletics, T-Ball, aquatics, net games, gymnastics and basketball.

Current Unit
Note: all students will rotate through both units described below.

Unit 2: Athletics
Unit Timing: 6 weeks
AOI Focus: Health and Social Education
Unit Question: ‘How do I improve technique?’
Summative Assessment: Technique Analysis Task
MYP Assessment Criteria: Criterion A (Use of Knowledge)
Links to additional resources:  n/a
Date of entry:  14 September

Unit 2: Fitness
Unit Timing: 6 weeks
AOI Focus: Health and Social Education
Unit Question: ‘What is fit?’
Summative Assessment: Personal Fitness Profile, Reflection task
MYP Assessment Criteria: Criterion A (Use of Knowledge), Criterion D (Social Skills and Personal Engagement)
Links to additional resources:  n/a
Date of entry:  14 September