7 Health and Physical Education

Health and Physical Education

Subject Length: 2 semesters

Subject Fee: No fee 

The Year 7 Health and Physical Education program is focused on giving students a wide range of learning experiences that will challenge them and develop skills with a strong emphasis on teamwork and the development of fundamental motor skills. Students will be expected to participate in all class activities, work cooperatively with others and strive to improve their learning each and every lesson. 

The Health program will be centred around puberty, identity, relationships and bullying. Students will participate in a lot of discussion and group work where individual experiences and knowledge is shared in a safe and supportive classroom environment. 

What is studied?

Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:

• Fundamental Motor Skills: focusing on the key elements of throw/catch, Striking & Kicking.

• Athletics: focus on developing technique across various track and field events. 

• Fitness: introduction to fitness tests, fitness components, goal setting.

• Sport Education: participate in a structured sporting competition undertaking various roles.

• Health: students study concepts around puberty, identity, relationships and bullying. 

What type of work is done?

Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:

• Working collaboratively with other students in small and large group drills & games. 

• Teacher observation of students ability to demonstrate concepts in practical classes.

• Students listening to and responding positively to feedback in order to improve learning outcomes. 

• Formative Rubrics are used to inform students about their progress during a unit. This can be self-assessment, peer assessment and teacher assessment. 

• Health units are assessed through the completion of workshops, collaborative activities and workbook tasks. Summative research tasks take place at the end of each unit.