Physical Education

The aim of this course is for students to combine motor skills, strategic thinking and tactical knowledge to improve individual and team performance. Students will be required to apply themselves in a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, netball, AFL, lacrosse, volleyball, tennis, European handball, hockey and badminton. 

Physical Education encourages students to be involved in regular physical activity while developing knowledge of elite training principles to improve fitness levels. Students’ will undertake a full fitness profile, measuring fitness capabilities across a number of areas and design their own training program. The students will be encouraged to participate in all forms of physical activity throughout the lifespan.

Activities include interval training, speed & power training, resistance training, plyometric training,  core strength training and aerobic conditioning. Excursions to community fitness facilities and other relevant venues will be part of the program.

Unit Topics:

• Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
• Body Systems
• Fitness Components
• Sport Safety, First Aid and Injury Prevention
• Teamwork, Sport Tactics and Game Sense
• Energy input and output
• Training Principles and Methods
• Body's response to exercise
• Nutrition in Sport

To successfully complete this unit students are expected to:

• Proficiently perform complex movements and manipulative skills during game situations
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and tactical knowledge to improve individual and team performance
• Make an active contribution towards class activities and wear the correct PE uniform
• Maintain a class workbook
• Demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of unit topics through set class work, knowledge tests and practical application

Health

This course aims to develop students’ understanding of health, promotes positive relationships and self- esteem, and focuses on developing skills related to decision-making and problem- solving.

During this course students will research areas for inquiry and analysis and will explore topics such as mental health, substance abuse, sexual health and disease burden in Australia. A harm minimisation approach will be taken when exploring alcohol and drug use and students will develop skills in order to make informed choices and decisions about their health and future.

 Unit Topics:

• Respectful Relationships
• Self Awarenss
• Mental Health
• Puberty
• Contraception
• STI's
• Digital Safety
• Illicit Drugs
• Alcohol
• Gender Identity
• Consent

To successfully complete this unit students are expected to:

• Participate positively in group activities and contribute to discussions.
• Investigate areas, and undertake tasks, related to health and wellbeing.
• Maintain a class workbook.
• Demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of unit topics through set class work, knowledge tests and practical application.

 

Contact Teacher - Kelly Meade