Sport Skill Development
Semester 1 & 2
The Sport Skill Development elective is intended to provide you with many authentic sporting experiences, opportunities to work as part of a team and take on an active role within sport at TC. The end goal is to improve on your individual skill level in a fun and engaging way, and the elective will not have a competitive (‘must-win’) focus.
At the core of the Sport skills elective is the acquisition of sport-specific skills and the understanding of basic tactics/strategy that will enable you to participate in a range of physical activities – confidently, competently and creatively. This will be achieved through a friendly, positive and supportive environment.
Within the Sport Skill Development elective you will learn to:
Refine a wide variety of sport-specific skills and apply them in minor games and activities
Combine your skills, strategic thinking and tactical knowledge to improve your individual and your team’s performance
Understand the rules and playing positions for sports and learn to work effectively within a group toward a common ‘goal’ in both cooperative and competitive situations
Provide responsible leadership by engaging in many varied roles seen within sport settings such as captains, coaches and officials - you will also need to use equipment and space safely
Work in a pair to create, plan and lead a lesson with a specific sport focus - you will be required to write up a full lesson plan with timing, teacher activity, student activity and resources required to complete the session
You will be assessed on your Fundamental Motor Skills, Leadership, Sportspersonship and Teamwork
Being a part of the Sport Skill Development elective will not only assist you in becoming a competent and enthusiastic player, but also encourage you to share in positive experiences towards physical activity, which ultimately means you will enjoy participating in lifelong physical activity.
