About this Course
The Year 10 Sport Science elective offers students an introduction to exercise physiology training to improve performance. The course has been designed to provide Year 10 students an insight into VCE Physical Education Studies. Students investigate fuel sources, energy systems, acute responses to exercise, the assessment of fitness, training methods, principles and design.
A range of practical activities are undertaken to consolidate and apply the theoretical concepts covered. By the end of unit, students will have explored the various areas of fitness and examined the ways in which energy for movement is produced by the three energy systems. Through practical activities, students explore the interplay of the energy systems during physical activity, sport and exercise.
Students investigate reasons for fitness assessment and perform and/or observe a range of fitness tests based on the physiological requirements of activities, including relevant energy systems and fitness components. Students then investigate training principles and methods, aimed at improving physiological requirements identified.
