Core 1 - Health for individuals and communities

Module Description

Students explore the meanings of health from different perspectives. You do this by investigating the interplay of determinants influencing health and the indicators used to measure and evaluate health status. This unit has a strong focus on the health of young people, with students having the opportunity to research a selected health issue of interest. 

You will also explore how government and non-government organisations can advocate and support the health of young people. As a class they explore health promotion as a way to improve health and are introduced to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a framework that demonstrates the complexity and connectedness of strategies needed to improve the health of Australians.

Core 2 - The Body and mind in Motion

Module Description

This focus area enables students to investigate how body systems influence and respond to movement, and understand the relationships between these systems for efficient movement. Students develop an understanding of the role energy systems and types of training and training methods play and how the body physiologically adapts to training.

Students consider how movement skills are acquired, developed and improved, by exploring the characteristics of learners, the acquisition of skill, practice methods, performance elements and feedback. They investigate the relationship between performance and psychological factors, including motivational strategies, and the impact communities of exercise can have on participation and performance.

Collaborative Investigation

Module Description

This is an opportunity for you to deepen your knowledge and skills to support your own and others’ health and movement. It is an opportunity for you to manage your own learning and to become flexible, critical thinkers, problem-solvers and decision-makers.

The Collaborative Investigation provides students with the opportunity to adopt an informed point of view when responding to any aspect of health that interests them. 

This is achieved by speculating, critiquing, analysing, interpreting and constructing possible meanings for their own and others’ health, physical activity levels and performance.

Core 1 - Health in Australian global context

Module Description

Students explore how healthy Australians are by comparing their health status to other population groups. You will examine major chronic conditions, diseases and injury, and the footprint these conditions can have on the healthcare system, with a focus on the impact of a growing and ageing population. 

You will also evaluate the healthcare system in Australia and explore the roles government and non-government organisations play in improving health. Emerging technologies and treatments, digital health and big data are used to overview the Australian health care system.

Studies are undertaken on actions needed to promote and improve Australians health, especially groups experiencing inequities. The use of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can inform strategies to improve the health status of a community. 

Core 2 - Training for improved performance

Module Description

In this focus area, students investigate the significance of Training for Improved Performance. This includes recognising the importance of personalised exercise assessment and exploring how various training types and methods can be used to positively affect physiological adaptations.

Students compare training plans and programs for recreational or elite individuals and groups, applying their understanding of biomechanics, injury prevention, training methods and technology to analyse how athletes can train for sustained movement and performance. Investigation on the importance of nutrition, and how nutrition and supplementation can affect a performance. You will do this by comparing the dietary requirements of athletes from different sports.