Health and Physical Education

Content

At year 10, students can choose 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 students' ability to develop healthy relationships, confidence and happiness within themselves and their bodies and make safe, well-informed decisions.

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 impact of culture in sport.

The practical component extends the range of sports activities students have covered in the compulsory courses in years 8 and 9. The focus is on developing skills and game knowledge to improve performance; 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, tchoukball, football (9-a-side), fitness and athletics

Additional Information

Practical participation is an essential element of the curriculum. Students who cannot participate due to medical or health reasons require notes from parents or carers.