Health and Physical Education

Content

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

 The health component 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 puberty, sexual harassment, self-image, relationships, sexting and cyberbullying, safe and unsafe practices, and decision-making. 

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:

• Discussion text: Pooch decision-making task
• Health journal
• Brochure/pamphlet/poster: Mental health/positive education
• The human body: Skeletal and muscular systems
• Numeracy task: Collation and analysis of fitness testing data
• Sports performance analysis: Introduction to data analysis
• Practical assessments may include touch football, basketball, tennis, cricket, fitness and athletics - peer, self and teacher assessed

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.