Health and Physical Education

Content

At Year 10, students have a choice between 'standard' Health and Physical Education and 'Recreational' Health and Physical Education. This subject differs from REC HPE in that it focuses more on skill and knowledge development in traditional team sports and less on recreational physical activities.

The health component of the course is based on the SHINE program. Participation aims to improve student ability to develop healthy relationships, confidence and happiness within themselves and their bodies and make safe, well-informed decisions in the future.

Topics may include respect, sexuality, diversity, relationships, gender/ power/stereotypes, safer sex, negotiation and consent. The health component also includes units that focus on the importance of diet and exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The practical component extends the range of sports activities students have covered in the compulsory courses in Years 8 and 9. The development of skills and game knowledge to improve performance is the focus; however, students will also be expected to develop and display personal qualities, attitudes and behaviours consistent with positive outcomes for individuals and groups.

Assessment

Tasks may include:

• Discussion Text: Gender and Power
• Health Journal
• Practical Performances - Peer, Self and Teacher Assessed
• Investigation: Lifelong Physical Activity
• Investigation: Movement Analysis
• Practical Assessments may include Badminton, Netball, Golf, Archery, Football (9-a-side), Fitness and Athletics

Additional Information

Practical participation is an essential element of the curriculum. Students who cannot take part on medical/health grounds require notes from parents/carers.