YEARS 9 AND 10 ACADEMIC INFORMATION HANDBOOK

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION - CURRICULUM OPTIONS

SPECIALISED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

This course provides students with opportunities to understand and improve performance through the integration of theoretical concepts and practical activities. Students will develop their knowledge of functional anatomy, physiology, and biomechanical concepts relating to sporting performance. Through engagement as performers, leaders, coaches, analysts and planners of physical activity, students will develop their practical physical ability in a variety of areas and their knowledge of all aspects of sport.

 

The course is highly practical in nature and includes coaching from WA Volleyball and WA Touch rugby alongside a variety of other sports.

 

This course links with various sporting organisations including Western Australian Institute of Sport as students experience a wide variety of sporting opportunities. 

 

 

The course appeals to students, with varying backgrounds, physical activity knowledge and dispositions. They analyse the performance of themselves and others, apply theoretical principles and plan programs to enhance performance. This subject provides a good foundation for the requirements of Physical Education Studies at an ATAR level and the Certificate II in sports coaching. 

 

A consumables charge of approximately $20.00 will be applied to this course. This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.  

 

SPECIALISED FOOTBALL WITH J&J FOOTBALL TRAINING

The Specialised Physical Education Football course provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills, fitness, knowledge and understanding in football. The units are designed to develop fitness levels, practical skills and knowledge of strategies and tactics specific to the game of football. Alongside the practical elements of the game students will learn about nutritional requirements, training methods, fitness components, mental skills and recovery methods. Students will also be exposed to umpiring and coaching development across the course. A major priority of the unit is to encourage the participation of students in football; both at the College and local community level in a playing, coaching and officiating role. Players of all levels are encouraged to join the course. There will be opportunities for students to play competitively for the College in Associated and Catholic Colleges of WA (ACC) and School Sport WA (SSWA) competitions as required and will be encouraged to play at club level.

 

 

 The Specialist Football program also has access to weekly training sessions and accreditations towards coaching and umpiring certificates through elite coaches at J&J Football Training. A small consumable charge may apply to this course.

 

SPECIALIST NETBALL

 The Specialised Physical Education Netball course provides students with the opportunity to develop their practical skills, fitness levels, and knowledge and understanding of tactics in Netball. Additionally, students will learn about nutritional requirements, mental skills, training methods including injury prevention and recovery methods. Students will also be exposed to umpiring and coaching development across the course. A major priority of the unit is to encourage the participation of students in sport; both at the College and local community level in a playing, officiating and coaching role. Players of all levels are encouraged to join the course and there will be opportunities for students to play competitively for the College in Associated and Catholic Colleges of WA (ACC) and School Sport WA (SSWA) competitions as required and will be encouraged to play at club level.

  A small consumable charge may apply to this course.

 

 

The Netball Specialist course will have links to community organisations and will be delivered by an expert in the field. Students have the opportunity to work towards coaching and umpiring accreditations. 

SPECIALIST BASKETBALL 

The Specialised Physical Education Basketball course provide students with the opportunity to develop their skills, fitness, knowledge and understanding in basketball. The units are designed to develop fitness levels, practical skills and knowledge of strategies and tactics in basketball. Additionally, students will learn about nutritional requirements, training methods, fitness components and recovery methods. Students will also be exposed to umpiring and coaching development across the course. A major priority of the unit is to encourage the participation of students in sport; both at the College and local community level in a playing, coaching and officiating role. Players of all levels are encouraged to join the course and there will be opportunities for students to play competitively for the College in Associated and Catholic Colleges of WA (ACC) and School Sport WA (SSWA) competitions as required and will be encouraged to play at club level. 

RECREATION AND HEALTH FOR LIFE

The benefits of utilising physical activity and recreational activities as a vehicle for holistic wellness is becoming more crucial every year.

 

Through participation in a variety of activities students have the opportunity to become proactive and gain knowledge and understanding of health wellbeing through outdoor recreational pursuits alongside more traditional fitness methods. Students can chose from a variety of activities that include yoga, meditation, Pilates, walking, stand up, a variety of fitness classes, cooking, reading, dancing, music, knitting, swimming, social sport and bike riding. Students are also able to suggest activities that haven’t previously been included and partake in those activities throughout the course. Students will partake in activities on and off the campus.

 

This course will provide students with the tools and up to date information about wellness to encourage them to prioritise their own wellbeing whilst at the College and in their future. 

 

At All Saints’ College, students pursue this concept through the outdoors and along the way, they will explore the benefits that exposure to the outdoors and the unstructured lifestyle can bring. In particular, students will focus on identifying these benefits and translating them into real world, usable skills that promote resilience and life awareness. This course combines recreational activities with wellness and is suited to all levels.

 

This course is a great opportunity to try new things.

DOUGLAS - OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Renowned WA adventurer and conservationist, Malcolm Douglas was driven by his love of the Australian bush and its wildlife. He believed passionately in the sanctity of the Kimberley and fought most of his life for its preservation.

 

 

This course is designed to provide outdoor skills, knowledge and attitudes for safe outdoor participation. The course includes practical and theoretical sessions where students work to improve important lifelong ‘soft skills’ such as organisation, personal preparation, time management and working with others, as part of a group and as a leader.  The students will take part in:

  • Mountain Bike Riding – How to maintain and service a bike, identifying various parts, complete an eight-point safety check, how to perform a variety of skills on various surfaces and river locations. 
  • Canoeing – The techniques and skills of Canoeing, using the correct equipment and safety components whilst journeying on the Canning River. 
  • Sustainability – the definition of environmental, social and economic sustainability, reduce, reuse, recycle, how to create and maintain a vegetable garden, repurposing plastic using partnerships with Propeller Enterprise, how to shred and remould plastic, conducting a sustainability audit at school and at home and understanding the implications for now and future generations.
  • Bush Cooking – Camp craft skills including fire lighting, cooking and hygiene, minimum impact techniques, safety skills and preparing fuel for camping and camp craft activities
  • Camp Skills – How to manage yourself, your equipment and your group in a camp environment. How to safely recreate in the outdoors, minimising the environmental impact on recreation areas, mountain biking, canoeing, sustainability and cooking in a camp environment
  • Camp – Three day, two night camp at Dwellingup – Semester 2

 

The students will be involved in leadership development and environmental awareness. The goal of the course is for students to develop practical skills and for them to contribute towards a sustainable world. Students will enjoy both practical and theoretical sessions during the semester. The cost of this unit is approximately $180.

BLAIR - OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Lisa Blair is an incredible ambassador for climate change and the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica in a six-month journey, unassisted.

 

 

This course is designed to provide outdoor skills, knowledge and attitudes for safe outdoor participation. The course includes practical and theoretical sessions students work to improve important lifelong ‘soft skills’ such as organisation, personal preparation, time management and working with others, as part of a group and as a leader.  The students will take part in the following units:

  • Kayaking – Learn Kayaking skills on flat water including safety skills, equipment management, teamwork and communication at Shelley Foreshore. 
  • Bush Cooking – Camp craft skills including fire lighting, cooking and hygiene, minimum impact techniques, safety skills and preparing fuel for camping and camp craft activities 
  • Bush Walking – Learn Bush Walking skills on a variety of trails around Perth. Skills include but are not limited to; pack fitting, theoretical and practical hiking skills, safety, leave no trace, weather interpretation and prior planning and preparation. 
  • Camp Skills – How to manage yourself, your equipment and your group in a camp environment. How to safely recreate in the outdoors, minimising the environmental impact on recreation areas, kayaking, bush walking, sustainability and cooking in a camp environment
  • Camp – Three day, two night camp at Dwellingup

 

 

The students will also be involved in leadership development and environmental awareness throughout each unit. Students will enjoy both practical and theoretical sessions during the year. The course culminates in a camp where the focus is on safe and successful outdoor learning while practising the skills learnt throughout the year.  There is a camp cost of approximately $180.

BIKE, BOAT AND BOARD 

This course will develop skills, knowledge and safe attitudes for numerous aquatic and land based environments. Although this is a practical based unit, students will take part in some theory exploring the importance of sustainability, keeping our world clean and healthy and understanding weather and its impacts. All units in Bike, Boat and Board develop teamwork, leadership, cooperation and communication skills.

  • Surfing – Students will learn basic skills including how to paddle a board and how to stand up. A theme of water safety will be an overarching focus where students will learn to identify different wave and rip types.
  • Rowing – Students will learn about the parts of a boat, how to rig their craft and stroke technique. 
  • Triathlon – During the unit students will develop their swimming, running and bike riding skills, and transitions between each leg. Students will have the chance to participate in an Interschool competition as individuals or as teams if they wish.

 

RLSS Bronze Star/Medallion qualification  

Students will have the chance to acquire their which will be valid for the year. This is a necessary requirement is students wish to obtain jobs around water environments. Students must be able to competently swim 400 metres and tread water for 10mins.