Health and Physical Education

Content

This subject is divided into two components: the health component and the practical component.

The health program aims to improve students’ ability to develop healthy relationships, be confident and happy within themselves and their bodies, and make well-informed and safe decisions now and in the future. Topics include communication, relationships, puberty, the reproductive system, gender stereotypes and power, harassment, diversity, safe behaviours, decision-making, and seeking help. The health component also includes units that focus on the importance of diet and exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The practical component includes a range of sporting activities that encourage students to improve their basic ball handling, coordination, gameplay, and physical fitness skills. The focus is on developing skills and game knowledge to improve performance; however, students will be expected to develop and display personal qualities, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with positive outcomes for individuals and groups.

Assessment

Tasks may include:

• Healthy eating folio
• Numeracy task: Physical activity investigation
• Movement concepts in sport
• Fair play game development
• SHINE folio
• SEPEP: Sport education unit
• Practical assessments may include netball, soft-cross, soccer, table tennis, fitness testing, athletics, grip ball, gymnastics, volleyball, T-ball, AFL, floor hockey

Additional Information

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