NBC Subject Information

 CORE Health & Physical Education (H.A.P.E.)

   Year 9

What is this subject about?

9 CORE HAPE is a Health and Physical Education core subject. There is one session of Health and one session of Physical Education per week, and an additional session of Physical Education every alternate week. 

  1. Physical Education is a practical based session with a focus on participation in a variety of major and minor games. You also partake in a range of excursions each year including Wheelchair Basketball and Squash/Raquet Ball.
  2. Health introduces students to topics such as mental health, lifestyle diseases, relationships, sexuality and physical health. Students will analyse support services, critique strategies to enhance health with a focus on Respectful Relationships.

Health Units:

  • Term 1- Risky Business
  • Term 2- You and I
  • Term 3- Health Promotion
  • Term 4- Community Health

Physical Activity Units:

  • Term 1- Athletics, Baseball and AFL
  • Term 2- Netball, Soccer and Volleyball
  • Term 3- Badminton, Table Tennis and Hockey
  • Term 4- Cricket, Indigenous Games and Minor Games

Skills you will develop

  • Understanding of the different types of risks for young people
  • Strategies for harm minimisation
  • Understanding of what a healthy / respectful relationship looks like
  • Knowledge of the different dimensions of health
  • Understanding of the different types of initiatives available for Health Promotion 
  • Identifying barriers to health

Assessment

There are 4 assessments throughout the year, across different mediums, including but not limited to:

  • Case study
  • Multiple choice questions
  • Short answer response
  • Research Projects
  • Inquiry Projects

Pathways

Pathways

Studying and interest in HAPE can lead to  

  • VCE Studies

And careers such as

  • Nursing
  • PE Teacher
  • Health Science
  • Sports Science
  • Occupational Therapist

 

 

Quote  from a student doing it this year and why it's good / engaging

Mendy Moo - “ I learn more about health and I like playing sports and games. I like playing different sports throughout the year.”

Have a look at these documents.

myfuture_bullseye_physical-education_a2.pdf
myfuture_bullseye_health_a2.pdf

If you are interested in this subject please see Mr Lowery or Mr Davis