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The Leading Edge
VCE Units 3&4 Physical Education

Preparing for exams

The VCAA Study Design, The Assessment (Examination) Criteria, Past Exam Papers, Assessment Reports
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/physicaledu/phyeduindex.html
VCE PE curriculum, assessment and examinations
Textbook page/s: 2, 3

Cram Notes Unit 3

National Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults brochure
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/portal-Physical%20activity
Textbook page/s: 6
National Physical Activity Guidelines for Children brochure
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/portal-Physical%20activity
Textbook page/s: 6
1.2 Heart rate telemetry
http://www.pursuit-performance.com.au/polar/html/polar/about_hrm.html
Heart rate monitor information &ndash models, settings, prices, uses, and general information on the heart and heart rate monitoring
Textbook page/s: 11
1.2 Pedometry
http://www.10000steps.org.au/
Home page: Information on pedometers, FAQs, tips, 10,000 steps program, and physical activity and health.
Textbook page/s: 11
1.3 Settings-based approaches to promoting physical activity in schools, community and the workforce
http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/Default.aspx
Textbook page/s: 14
1.4 A range of individual and population-based strategies for targeting physical activity promotion within defined population groups
http://www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au/
Links to tips for a healthy and active life for various groups
Textbook page/s: 15, 16
1.4 Research on physical activity
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Healthy_Living/Physical_Activity/Pages/default.aspx
Health, lifestyle, research on physical activity, heart disease, programs
Textbook page/s: 18
2.1 Energy systems, lactic acid, oxygen debt et al
http://www.brianmac.co.uk/lactic.htm
Textbook page/s: 25
2.1 Updated information on energy systems
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/physicaledu/EnrgSys.pdf
VCE curriculum and assessment, updated information on energy systems
Textbook page/s: 28
2.1 Articles on lactic acid: 'Are we listening to exercise science?' and 'Dispelling the myths'
http://wholeathlete.com/articles.htm
Textbook page/s: 31

Cram Notes Unit 4

2.3 Fact sheet on risk management for sport
http://www.ausport.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/115536/3._Risk_Management_Information.pdf
Australian Sports Commission fact sheet
Textbook page/s: 64
2.4 Fact sheet on supplements
http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/supplements
Australian Sports Commission fact sheet
Textbook page/s: 69
2.5 Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA)
http://www.asada.gov.au/
Textbook page/s: 71