Health and Movement Science (PDHPE)
Health and Movement Science (PDHPE)
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
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.
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