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About PEP

 

Teaching and Learning Resources matching state/territory curriculum and using the Paralympics as a main theme

 

The Australian Paralympic Committee(or APC) the governing body for Paralympic sport in Australia. (APCAustralian Paralympic Committee - The governing body for Paralympic sport in Australia.) is committed to promoting the Paralympic movement, Paralympic athletes and their achievements. Our Paralympians have earned the respect of the nation and many have become role models in the community.

 

The Paralympic Education Program(or PEP) -An education program produced by the Australian Paralympic Committee to develop students' knowledge of the Paralympic movement. (PEPParalympic Education Program - An education program produced by the Australian Paralympic Committee to develop students' knowledge of the Paralympic movement.) is aimed at developing an awareness of the Paralympic Games, Paralympic sports and Paralympic athletes. At the same time, students will gain an understanding of disabilities, health issues, social issues and the value of sport to all members of the community.

 

Students can gain this understanding through the teaching and learning resources and the student portals which will give them an insight into all areas of Paralympic sport through a modern and high-tech website.

 

In the lead up to the LondonHome of the 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2012 Paralympic Games (and beyond), the Paralympic Education Program also aims to build the support network of school children to help cheer on the Australian Paralympic Team.

 

The contribution of sport to Australia’s national identity as well as to an individual’s personal development is well acknowledged. The Paralympic Education Program will help to develop in students the knowledge and understanding, skills and attitudes needed to lead healthy, active and rewarding lives.

  

 

Teaching and Learning Resources  

 

 

 

Primary

  

The Primary activities cover a range of key learning areas including: 

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Studies of Society & Environment / Human Society and its Environment
  • Creative Arts
  • Music
  • Personal Development/Health/Physical Education or Health and Wellbeing

 

To make it easy for you to incorporate these activities into your classroom, curriculum outcomes are highlighted for you, based upon your state/territory requirements for the following: 

  • ACT : Years 5 and 6
  • NSW : Stage 3
  • NT : Learning Outcomes - Band 2
  • QLD: Level 4
  • SA: Middle Years
  • VIC: Level 4
  • TAS: Years 5 and 6
  • WA: Middle Childhood Phase

 

You will need to register before accessing the lesson plans.

 

If you are not from a school please email sarah.rogers@paralympic.org.au

 

 

Activities include:

 

THEME 1 – Diversity and Inclusion 

  1. Diversity
  2. Inclusion
  3. People enjoy being together. People enjoy Sport
  4. Paralympic Sports
  5. Paralympic Theme Songs         
  6. Introduction to Elite Athletes with a DisabilityA Disability is generally a condition either caused by accident, trauma, genetics or disease, which may restrict a person's mental processes, senses or mobility.
  7. Paralympic Games Past, Present, Future
  8. Paralympic Tabloids 

THEME 2 – The Australian Paralympic Community   

  1. Sport in Australia
  2. Impressions of the Paralympics
  3. Paralympic ClassificationAthletes are classified by classifiers into classes by their ability to function. The aim is to ensure that athletes of similar ability compete against one another.
  4. Classification Case Study
  5. Eating Like a Paralympian
  6. Cooking for an Elite Athlete
  7. International Friendship
  8. Paralympic Village Design 

WINTER PARALYMPIC ACTIVITY 

  1. Celebrating the Achievements of the Winter Paralympians.

 

Once you have registered you will be notified by email of any additions to the PEP teaching and learning resources.

 

Click here to register your school.

 

If you are not from a school please email sarah.rogers@paralympic.org.au

 

 

Secondary

 

The Secondary activities are suitable for junior secondary students and cover the following key learning areas: 

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Learning Technology
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Studies of Society & Environment
  • Geography
  • Science
  • Personal Development/Health/Physical Education or Health and Physical Education
  • Interpersonal Development 

You will need to register before accessing the lesson plans. 

 

Secondary activities include: 

  1. Personal Abilities
  2. Personal Qualities
  3. Paralympic Athlete Data over Time
  4. Past Paralympic Games Host Cities
  5. The Importance of Sport for All
  6. Playing Paralympic Sport   

Once you have registered you will be notified by email of any additions to the PEP teaching and learning resources.

 

Click here to register your school.

 

 

Want to get involved?

Why not join our secondary or tertiary PEP focus groups. Your ideas and suggestions will greatly assist us in the development of new programs and resources that are relevant to the classroom and cater for the needs of senior students.

Please contact Brigitte Duba, Curriculum Advisor.

E: brigitte.duba@paralympic.org.au T: 02 9704 0515