PDHPE Department: Physical Activity & Sport Studies

If you enjoy PDHPE and plan on studying a PDHPE related subject in Yr 11 & 12, this could be the subject for you!

Topics Studied:

Yr 9 -

• Physical Fitness

• Coaching

• Australian Sporting Identity

• Lifestyle, Leisure & Recreation

Yr 10 -

• Event Management

• Nutrition

• Technology in Sport

• Body Systems

Potential Excursions: 

Sport UNE, PCYC, Sport & Recreation Centre, Swimming Pool, Local Primary Schools

Potential Career Paths: 

• Sports Coach

• Personal Trainer

• Physiotherapist

• Sport Scientist

For more information talk to one of the College’s PDHPE Teachers. 

https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/pdhpe/physical-activity-sports-studies-7-10-2019 

PDHPE Department: Child Studies

If you have a passion for child care and human growth and development and are thinking about studying Community and Family Studies or Exploring Early Childhood in Yr 11 and 12, this could be the subject for you!

Topics Studied:

Yr 9 -

• Preparing for Parenthood

• Newborn Care

• Child’s Play

• Child Health and Safety

Yr 10 - 

• Food and Nutrition

• Media and Technology

• Children and Culture

• Childcare Services and Career Opportunities

Potential Excursions:

• Local Child Care Centres (e.g. TG’s) 

• Local Parks

• The Armidale Hospital

Potential Career Paths: 

• Child Care Educator

• Early Education

• Primary School Teacher

For more information talk to one of the College’s PDHPE Teachers, in particular Miss Clydsdale, Ms Mellowship or Mrs Magann. 

https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/pdhpe/child-studies-7-10-2019