Health and Physical Education

It is compulsory for students to study Health Education for one semester. 

This learning area covers Health Education, Physical Education and Outdoor Education.

Core Health and Physical Education

This unit is compulsory.

This unit aims to promote students' understanding of their personal health and their ability to relate to others to develop self-esteem and effective communication. Emphasis is placed on respectful relationships education. Students will continue to develop their individual skills through practical participation in physical education classes; greater emphasis is placed on team game tactics and umpiring. 

Content

• Drugs in society - with a focus on illegal drugs commonly used by young people. 
• Developing good decision-making skills through a harm-minimisation approach 
• Sexuality - Decision-making, STIs, contraception and reproduction
• Respectful Relationships Education.
• Physical Education practical classes: Volleyball, AFL, badminton, netball, fitness, wellness, softball, athletics. 

Assessment

Participation; preparation for class; skill level; fitness level; knowledge of game rules. Research assignments, presentations, worksheets, and article reviews.

Fitness and First Aid

Students will develop an increased awareness of fitness on a personal level. They will develop an understanding of how to improve fitness and of training requirements to achieve these changes. They will develop a basic understanding of first aid and injury prevention. 

Content

• Basic CPR, prevention and treatment of common sports injuries 
• Fitness – Study of benefits, measurement and components of physical fitness 
• Principles of training and training methods 
• Designing and participating in a training program

Practical Component

Participation in fitness-related activities, visiting a fitness centre, patient assessment, CPR, strapping and bandaging 

Assessment

Participation in a training program, attendance and participation in class activities, fitness training report, patient assessment incorporating CPR, sports injury/first aid assignment.

Outdoor Education 

This unit aims to develop awareness of our natural environments and encourage participation in adventure activities focusing on the importance of teamwork and co-operation. Students will develop their knowledge of equipment, basic skill acquisition and address the relevant issues of safety and first aid. 

Content

• Bushwalking and camping skills (Wilson’s Promontory) 
• Orienteering/map reading skills
• First aid for the outdoors 
• Water-based activities including stand up paddle boarding, sailing, kayaking and surfing 
• Land-based activities including Hiking and mountain bike riding 

Participation in practical trips and a three day camp requires that students miss a small number of other classes. All students must consult their teachers and make a commitment to complete all work from classes missed through attending these practical trips.

 Assessment

• Based on attendance and active participation in practical sessions and a three day camp 
• Receiving a satisfactory grade in theoretical work including; Journal Activities and Research Assignments. 
• Please note that this subject requires a course fee of approximately $550