PDHPE

PDHPE develops the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for students to take positive action to protect and enhance their own and others' health, safety, and wellbeing. Physical education is fundamental to acquiring the movement skills and concepts needed for confident, competent, and creative participation in diverse physical activities.

Through PDHPE, students enhance resilience and connectedness, learning to interact respectfully and critically analyse health and movement concepts. The course provides an experiential curriculum where students critique assumptions, evaluate health sources, and develop a commitment to qualities like empathy, respect, inclusivity, and social justice.

Learning reflects the dynamic nature of health in a rapidly changing society, focusing on how contextual factors influence personal values and behaviours. By learning in, about, and through movement, students develop self-management and interpersonal skills to become empowered, self-confident, and socially responsible citizens who can advocate for the health and wellbeing of their community.

Stage 5 Electives

Child Studies

Child Studies explores the broad range of factors (social, environmental, genetic, and cultural) that influence prenatal development and a child’s wellbeing and belonging from 0 to 8 years of age. Society has a responsibility to provide a safe and nurturing environment, which is crucial for optimal growth.

The syllabus is multidimensional, reflecting the interconnectedness of various domains of development, including physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and linguistic aspects. Key areas of study include newborn care, nutrition, play, and the impact of technology and media.

The course uses an active construction framework to help students understand the significant impact of the child’s environment and their own role within it. Students learn to identify, create, and evaluate solutions to enhance child wellbeing, become aware of community resources, and develop empathy for children, parents, and caregivers.

The knowledge and skills gained from Child Studies provide a foundation for a wide array of vocational pathways that support children, such as childcare and education, ultimately enabling young people to positively affect the next generation of successful citizens.

Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)

PASS provides a broad, lifelong view of physical activity, encompassing recreational, competitive, adventure, and therapeutic contexts.

Regular participation is crucial for improving health status and quality of life, significantly reducing the risk of conditions like obesity and heart disease, while also enhancing stress management and concentration. Beyond health benefits, activity fosters a positive sense of wellbeing, supports social skill development, and contributes to cultural understanding through collaborative and competitive interactions.

The syllabus promotes learning through movement, encouraging students to specialize, pursue performance goals, or obtain formal qualifications by experiencing, examining, and applying new understanding. Concurrently, it emphasizes learning about movement by developing students' skills in analysing performance and assisting others. This focus ensures enjoyment and increases the likelihood of sustaining an active lifestyle.

Finally, PASS introduces students to the multifaceted nature of careers in recreation, sport, and related health fields. It develops valuable, marketable skills in organisation, enterprise, leadership, and communication, positioning students for both voluntary and paid contributions to the community.

Stage 6 Electives

Health and Movement Science (HMS)

Health and Movement Science is an interdisciplinary study that applies scientific principles to the factors influencing health and physical movement across the lifespan.

The health strand offers a critical examination of the health status of Australians, leveraging concepts from epidemiology, social justice, and health promotion to investigate equity, access, and sustainability. This investigation specifically frames health promotion within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Concurrently, the movement strand delves into a multitude of sciences, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and psychology, to enhance movement skills, optimize performance, and cultivate positive physical activity habits.

Built on the foundation of the PDHPE K–10 course and underpinned by the 5 propositions, the syllabus is strategically designed to foster essential collaborative, analytical, and problem-solving skills required to effectively navigate the dynamic landscape of contemporary health and movement challenges.

Community and Family Studies (CAFS)

CAFS is an interdisciplinary course that draws upon family studies, sociology, and developmental psychology to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary society, which is characterized by rapid change, diversity, and conflicting values.

The course's central focus is the development of resource management skills that enable individuals to function effectively within their families and communities. It helps students transition into young adults by building knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes necessary for effective decision-making and enhancing the wellbeing of themselves and others.

Utilising an ecological framework, the syllabus investigates the interdependence and interactions among the individual, family, community, and society. The Preliminary course concentrates on personal groups, family, and community, while the HSC course expands this by examining the impact of sociocultural, economic, and political factors on wellbeing.

Research is integral to CAFS, requiring students to develop and employ comprehensive inquiry and investigation skills (planning, collecting, interpreting, and presenting) to successfully complete an Independent Research Project (IRP). This dynamic approach ensures the course remains relevant, challenging, and attractive to all students.

Life Ready

A mandatory 25-hour course designed to prepare and support senior students as they encounter situations related to health and safety – as they become more independent and gain more responsibilities.

Life Ready focuses on offering opportunities for students to build the functional knowledge and skills for life post-school.

The content of this program is based on the needs and interests of students. Opportunities to cover meaningful content areas such as:

· Independence

· Mental health and wellbeing

· Relationships

· Sexuality and sexual health

· Drugs and alcohol

· Safe travel

Students are invited to attend activities such as B Street Smart, Year 11 Life Ready Camp and complete a First Aid Course.