SACE Stage 2 Physical Education study materials
SACE Stage 2 Physical Education study resources

SACE Stage 2 Physical Education case studies

SACE Stage 2 Physical Education · Put your knowledge to work in context.

Physical Education is listed by the SACE Board of South Australia among its Stage 2 subjects, so it sits inside the South Australian Certificate of Education - the senior secondary qualification students typically build across Stage 1 (Year 11) and Stage 2 (Year 12) by accumulating credits from subjects, VET and other recognised learning. It suits students who want a Stage 2 subject combining practical movement with theoretical understanding of the body, performance and physical activity, and who intend to use it toward SACE completion and, where relevant, a tertiary entrance pathway. The SACE Stage 2 Physical Education case studies are 5 cases and about 2,863 words.

1

Load Monitoring in a Two-Game Week

A 17-year-old centre midfielder plays two matches in five days: 90 minutes on Saturday and a full 90 again on Wednesday. Between games she completes one light recovery session (30 minutes) and one gym session (45 minutes of lower-body strength).

804 words, about 4 min
2

Hydration and Heat in a Pre-Season Trial

A male 16-year-old basketball player weighs 72.0 kg before a 90-minute pre-season trial in 31 degrees Celsius. He drinks 600 mL of water during the game and does not urinate.

478 words, about 2 min
3

Return-to-Play After Ankle Sprain

A 17-year-old netballer sustains a lateral ankle sprain during a landing contest. She is assessed 10 days later.

517 words, about 3 min
4

Periodising a School Athlete's Week

A Year 12 student trains for state-level swimming (five sessions per week, roughly 10 hours) and also plays school football twice a week. He is preparing for both a swimming state qualifier in three weeks and a football final in two weeks.

532 words, about 3 min
5

Skill Acquisition Under Pressure

A 16-year-old hockey player has a strong penalty-corner drag flick in practice (8 of 10 successful in a closed drill) but converts only 2 of 10 in matches. Video shows that in matches she rushes the approach, shortens her backswing and looks at the goalkeeper rather than the target.

532 words, about 3 min