Sports Science
This course further develops knowledge and understanding in the area of Anatomy, Human
Physiology, Biomechanics and Sports Psychology.
The focus of this Discovery course is:
Developing physical skills, strategies and tactics – applying strategies and tactics
Motor learning and coaching – maximising skilled performance
Functional Anatomy – cardio-respiratory system
Biomechanics – forces in movement
Exercise Physiology – nutrition for performance
Sports Psychology – leadership
Sport in Society – Australian sporting identity.
For additional details about this Head of Physical Education Discovery course, please contact:
Head of Physical Education, Mr Len Fernandes, [email protected] or 9377 9267.
Visual Art
This course is for those students who have completed previous Core and Discovery level
Visual Arts courses and relies on previous knowledge and skills accumulated in these
preceding courses. The course work encourages creative and critical thinking and is essential
for those thinking of pursuing art further. As with the previous courses, students will create art
works responding to a brief and continue to develop their awareness of the historical and
social contexts that art works are made in. Independent learning skills such as personal
design, decision making, analysis and final shaping of an artwork are a key focus of this unit.
The course focus:
Creating art works that respond to a brief
Advancing of arts skills and processes
An understanding of the significance of art in a historical and social context
Advancing understanding of appropriate art and design language
The ability to make refined personal design decisions as they relate to a student’s
artwork
Includes a research based project
For additional details about this Arts Discovery course, please contact:
Teacher-in-charge, Mr Adam Derums, [email protected] or 9377 9277.
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