Year 10 Health and Physical Education Electives
Creating Futures Together
Year 10 Health and Physical Education Electives
Creating Futures Together
ELECTIVES
Students can choose a MAXIMUM of two electives from this Learning Area
Course Description:
The aim of this course is to broaden and deepen students’ knowledge of health and wellbeing in Australia and globally, with a particular focus on social/mental health and wellbeing.
Students will examine the dimensions of health and wellbeing, and investigate the health status across different countries, exploring factors and worldwide trends that contribute to health inequalities between and within countries.
Assessment:
This subject uses the following methods of assessment:
Pathway:
It is strongly recommended that students considering undertaking Health and Human Development Units 1 & 2 select this subject.
Course Description:
The Year 10 Physical Education course aims to provide opportunities to learn the fundamental knowledge, skills and vocabulary required for VCE Physical Education. A variety of key topics will be covered including, Body and Energy Systems, and Training Methods and Principles. A number of practical lessons will be included, such as weight training, circuit training and group fitness sessions, in which theory content can be explored in further detail.
This class involves both theory and practical sessions throughout the week.
Assessment:
This subject uses the following methods of assessment:
Pathway:
It is strongly recommended that students considering undertaking Physical Education Units 1 & 2 select this subject.
Special Requirements:
Students are required to wear the Wheelers Hill Secondary College Physical Education uniform to all practical classes.
Course Description:
The Year 10 Sport Education course aims to provide students with the opportunity to learn key skills and knowledge related to VCE Physical Education as well as improve their fitness and fundamental motor skills. A variety of topics will be covered such as Skill Acquisition, Biomechanics and Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviours. Several practical lessons will be included. These will consist of a variety of the following sports from each category:
This class involves both theory and practical sessions throughout the week.
Assessment:
This subject uses the following forms of assessment:
Pathway:
It is strongly recommended that students considering undertaking Physical Education Units 1 & 2 select this subject.
Special Requirements:
Students are required to wear the Wheelers Hill Secondary College Physical Education uniform to all practical classes.