VCE Physical Education program for schools

Our free full-day revision program, led by senior Exercise and Sports Science lecturers, gives your students the opportunity to get hands-on and deepen their understanding of the curriculum.

Give your VCE PE students the chance to step inside the world of real sport and exercise science with Federation University’s hands‑on Physical Education program, held at our Mt Helen Campus.

This free one‑day revision session is designed to reinforce key concepts from Units 3 and help students consolidate their understanding as they prepare for assessments and exams.

The program at a glance

Suitable for groups of 20–30 students

Delivered at Mt Helen Campus

Includes two 75‑minute labs

Free (but spaces are limited)

How to book

The program always fills up fast. To secure your spot, complete the booking form (PDF 252 KB) and email it to vcepe.program@federation.edu.au.

What happens on the day

Senior lecturers in Exercise and Sports Science will lead students through two dynamic 75‑minute lab sessions aligned directly to Unit 3 content.

Lab 1: Improving movement skills

Analysis and classification of movement skills (including fundamental movement skills and sport-specific skills)

Types of feedback relative to movement

Biomechanical principles and their relationship with the analysis of human movement

Qualitative analysis of a movement skill using video and systematic observation

Lab 2: How does the body produce energy?

VO2 max testing to measure oxygen uptake at rest, during exercise and recovery

Acute responses to exercise in the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems

Characteristics and interplay of the three energy systems

Relative contributions of the energy systems and fuels used to produce ATP

2026 dates

Monday 1 June
Tuesday 2 June
Wednesday 3 June
Thursday 4 June
Friday 5 June
Tuesday 9 June
Wednesday 10 June
Thursday 11 June
Friday 12 June

Contact us

If you have any questions about our VCE PE program, email vcepe.program@federation.edu.au.