SUBJECT: SPORT EDUCATION YEAR 7 & 8

THE PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
The course is designed to give students 4 sporting activities each of 8 -10 weeks in length. In each sport students will develop skill, knowledge, officiating and scoring skills, strategies and explore community sporting links. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Interschool match play in graded teams at organized Sports days.

THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
Sports offered in each Term which lead on to interschool match play are:

• TERM 1 - Tennis, Softball, Baseball, Cricket, Volleyball
• TERM 2 - Netball, Soccer, Football, Badminton
• TERM 3 - Basketball, Tabletennis, Hockey, Squash
• TERM 4 - Tennis, Softball, Baseball, Cricket, Volleyball

THE ASSESSMENT IN THE COURSE:
This is based on participation, effort, interest and personal improvement over each semester. Participation in Sport Days involving interschool match play is taken into account. A minor assignment on rules and strategies is often used.