Year 10 Health and Physical Education Electives

ELECTIVES 

Students can choose a MAXIMUM of two electives from this Domain Area 

PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES  

Course Description:  

The aim of this course is to broaden and deepen students’ knowledge of major public health measures in Australia and globally.  The course will examine different approaches to public health over time, with an emphasis on changes and strategies that have succeeded in improving Australia's heath status, and population health and wellbeing.  

Students will investigate the health status across different countries, exploring factors and worldwide trends that contribute to health inequalities between and within countries. Students will also focus on the work of the World Health Organisation (WHO), including the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion to evaluate the effectiveness of public health approaches in Australia, and Globally.   

Assessment: 

This subject uses the following methods of assessment: 

• Oral Presentation 
• School-based project 
• Written report 
• Examinations 

Pathway: 

It is strongly recommended that students considering undertaking Health and Human Development Units 1 & 2 select this subject. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION  

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: 

• Practical Laboratory Reports 
• Fitness Assessment 
• Assignments 
• Tests 
• Examinations 

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. 

SPORT EDUCATION  

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: 

• Invasion Games (basketball, netball, AFL, soccer) 
• Striking Sports (badminton, tennis, softball, cricket, hockey) 
• Target (golf, lawn bowls). 

This class involves both theory and practical sessions throughout the week. 

Assessment: 

This subject uses the following forms of assessment: 

• Participation and application of motor skills 
• Tests 
• Laboratory reports 
• Examinations 

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.