Australia’s national identity is strongly connected with sport. We even use sport to develop our regional and local identities. For this critical question you will be looking at three key dot points.

Australian sporting identity

This dot point looks closely at the national and regional identity and how sport has been used to create these. You will also need to identify instances when sport was used for political purposes and the impact this has.

The meaning of physical activity and sport to Indigenous Australians

Traditional sporting activities and the rise of indigenous athletes have impacted the lives and identities of Indigenous Australians.

Physical activity, sport and cultural identity

This final dot point looks at the role of competition, links with cultural identity, the relationships with health and how we think about the body. You will be required to research specific activities or sports to determine their cultural significance for specific groups.