Physical Education for Queensland Units 1–4


2025 v1.0 General Senior Syllabus

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Physical Education for Queensland Units 1–4 (Third edition) has been fully revised to align with the 2025 QCAA Version 1.0 syllabus.

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Units 1 & 2 (Second edition)

Physical Education for Queensland Units 1 & 2 features in-depth content supported by a range of engaging media articles, case studies and practicals designed to bring Units 1 & 2 of the new QCAA Syllabus to life.

Unit 1 addresses motor learning, functional anatomy and biomechanics, while Unit 2 investigates sports psychology and equity. Physical activity is covered in both Units 1 and 2.

Physical Education for Queensland Units 1 & 2 also includes the ‘Physical Education Toolkit’, a stand-alone reference section that explains the structure of the new syllabus, supports the acquisition of key skills and provides practical tips for assessment success.

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Chapter 1 Physical Education toolkit
UNIT 1 MOTOR LEARNING, FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY, BIOMECHANICS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Chapter 2 Motor learning
Chapter 3 Functional anatomy and biomechanics
UNIT 2 SPORT PSYCHOLOGY, EQUITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Chapter 4 Sport psychology View sample chapter
Chapter 5 Equity – barriers and enablers
Chapter 6 Skill drills
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Units 3 & 4 (Second edition)

Physical Education for Queensland Units 3 & 4 features concise, informative language and a suite of engaging source materials, providing everything you’ll need to equip your students with the skills necessary to build their folio and approach the new QCAA external examination with confidence.

Unit 3 addresses tactical awareness and ethics, while Unit 4 investigates energy, fitness and training. Physical activity is covered in both Units 3 and 4.

Physical Education for Queensland Units 3 & 4 also includes the ‘Physical Education Toolkit’, a stand-alone reference section that explains the structure of the new syllabus, supports the acquisition of key skills and provides practical tips for assessment success.

Physical Education for Queensland
Units 3 & 4 2E

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Print student book with digital obook access for 27 months from the date of activation.
Physical Education for Queensland
Units 3 & 4 2E

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Digital student obook access for 27 months from the date of activation.
Physical Education for Queensland Units 3 & 4 2E
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Digital teacher access for the life of the edition.
Institutional purchases
Please contact your Education Consultant if your school purchases resources on behalf of students and requires multi-year digital subscriptions. If your school has a different model, ask your Education Consultant about purchase options.
Chapter 1 Physical Education toolkit
UNIT 3 TACTICAL AWARENESS, ETHICS AND INTEGRITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Chapter 2 Tactical awareness View sample chapter
Chapter 3 Ethics and integrity
UNIT 4 ENERGY, FITNESS AND TRAINING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Chapter 4 Energy, fitness and training
Chapter 5 Unit 4 revision and examination preparation
Chapter 6 Skill drills
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