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Physical Education 2006-2009

Study Design Clarification

As published in the VCAA Bulletin, February 2006, p.8.

Unit 3, Area of Study 2, Physiological requirements of physical activity

The following clarification has been prepared in response to queries raised about the scope of the first bullet point in the key knowledge of Unit 3, Area of Study 2.

• characteristics and interplay of energy systems for physical activity and recovery in relation to duration, intensity and type of activity.

This key knowledge requires students to have an understanding of the characteristics of the three energy systems, namely the ATP-PC system, anaerobic glycolysis or the lactic acid system and the aerobic system. Specific characteristics of these energy systems include rate of energy release, duration of energy release, amount of energy released as well as advantages and limitations of each energy system.

Students should have an understanding of interplay of these systems and be able to describe the interplay using correct terminology. Students will need to display an understanding of how these three systems work together to provide the energy needs of a variety of sporting and physical activities. They need to be able to analyse the relationship between energy systems and physical activity in relation to duration, intensity and type of activity.

Students will need an understanding of the role of oxygen in the provision of energy for physical activity; this should include an understanding of the concepts of oxygen uptake, oxygen deficit and oxygen debt.

Students will be required to draw on these understandings when they complete a laboratory report analysing the relative energy contribution of energy systems whilst undertaking aerobic and anaerobic physical activity as part of their School-assessed Coursework.

This bullet point, along with all of the other key knowledge and skills that underpin the outcomes in Units 3 and 4, is examinable.

Enquiries about the study can be directed to:

Curriculum Manager, Health and Physical Education
Nerida Matthews
Tel: (03) 9651 4444

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