Health and Physical Education

Content

This course is divided into a health component and a practical component.  

 The health component of the course is based on the SHINE program. Participation aims to improve students' ability to develop healthy relationships, confidence and happiness within themselves and their bodies, and make safe, well-informed decisions now, and in the future. Topics include sexualisation in the media, sexually transmitted infections, contraceptive methods, diversity of sexual attraction and respectful relationships.

The practical component extends the range of sports activities that 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
• Investigation: Lifelong Physical Activity
• Movement Concepts for Success: Zone vs Man Defence
• Numeracy Task: Collation and Analysis of Fitness Testing Data
• Practical Assessments may include Football (9-a-side), Tchoukball, European Handball, Badminton, Indoor Cricket, Fitness and Athletics - Peer, Self and Teacher Assessed

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.