Health and Movement science

To explore the sHEALTH AND MOVEMENT SCIENCE STAGE 6 COURSE DESCRIPTION

CATEGORY A

Course number(s):

•  Health and Movement Science (Year 11, 2 units): 11390

• Health and Movement Science (Year 12, 2 units): 15410

Prerequisites: Nil

Course description

The Health and Movement Science 11–12 Syllabus is shaped by the 5 propositions. Year 11 is organised into 2 focus areas: Health for individuals and communities; and The body and mind in motion. Year 12 is organised into 2 focus areas: Health in an Australian and global context; and Training for improved performance. Depth studies are also to be embedded in Years 11 and 12, and a Collaborative Investigation embedded in Year 11. The skills of collaboration, analysis, communication, creative thinking, problem-solving and research underpin the syllabus content. These skills encircle the syllabus structure along with the propositions ‘Focus on educative purpose, take a strengths-based approach, value movement, develop health literacy and include a critical inquiry approach.’

Year 11 course structure and requirements (120 hours)

The Year 11 course comprises 4 components. Students are required to study all 4 components of the course.

Health and Movement Science

• Health for individuals and communities 40 hrs

• The body and mind in motion 40 hrs

• Collaborative Investigation 20 hrs

• Depth studies (a minimum of 2) 20 hrs

Where appropriate, case studies, practical application and research skills are to be integrated throughout student learning in Health for Individuals and Communities, The Body and Mind in Motion, the Collaborative Investigation and the Depth Studies.

Year 12 course structure and requirements (120 hours)

The Year 12 course comprises 3 components. Students are required to study all 3 components of the course.

Health and Movement Science

• Health in an Australian and global context 45 hrs

• Training for improved performance 45 hrs

• Depth studies (a minimum of 2) 30hrs

Where appropriate, case studies and practical application are to be integrated throughout student learning in Health in an Australian and Global Context, Training for Improved Performance, and the Depth Studies.