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Physical Education syllabus, dot point by dot point

Every dot point in the VIC Physical Education syllabus, with a focused answer for each one. Click any dot point for a worked explainer, past exam questions, and links to related dot points. Generated by Claude Opus and reviewed by Better Tuition Academy tutors.

Unit 1: The Human Body in Motion

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How does the musculoskeletal system work to produce movement?
Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system; types of muscle, muscle contractions (concentric, eccentric, isometric), joint types, fibre types (slow-twitch and fast-twitch)
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Unit 2: Physical Activity, Sport and Society

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What are the relationships between physical activity, sport, health and society?
Sociocultural influences on physical activity participation in Australia: gender, socioeconomic status, cultural background, geographic location, age, disability
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Unit 3: Movement Skills and Energy for Physical Activity

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Unit 4: Training to Improve Performance

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What are the foundations of an effective training program?
Principles of training: frequency, intensity, time, type (FITT), progressive overload, specificity, individuality, reversibility, variety, training thresholds, maintenance, periodisation
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