Areas of study:

• What are the effects of a range of different party drugs and how can a person organise and attend a party in a safe manner?

• What are sexually transmitted infections and how can a person minimise their chances of contracting one and what forms of contraception are there to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy?

• What is the process of fertilisation and prenatal development and when a person is pregnant what behaviours do they need to adopt to ensure optimal growth and development of the unborn baby?

Learning program and assessment:

• Students will complete a range of activities in the classroom to explore the key concepts including classroom and group discussions, presentations, structured questions, case study analysis, video analysis, independent research and practical activities.

• Students will complete a range of assessments including a research task, written test, poster presentation and end of semester examination.

Areas of study

• What is the structure and function of the male and female reproductive system and what changes will a person go through when they reach puberty?

• What are the different types of bullying, the impacts of bullying and what can a person do if they are the recipient or witness of bullying, including the support services available?

• What are the strategies a person can adopt to be safe when getting their license and learning to drive as well as when they are camping?

Learning program & assessment:

• Students will complete a range of activities in the classroom to explore the key concepts including classroom and group discussions, presentations, structured questions, case study analysis, independent research and practical activities.

• Students will complete a range of assessments including a written test, case study analysis and structured questions, poster presentation and end of semester examination.

Areas of study

• How do different forms of practice and feedback relate to skill acquisition for individuals at different stages of learning?

• How can human movement by analysed and understood from a biomechanical perspective?

• What are the ways sports injuries can be classified and how can recovery techniques be applied to improve sporting performance?

Learning program & assessment:

• Students will complete written tests or respond to case studies for each of the topics.

• Students will be assessed on their practical participation throughout the semester with a focus on skill development, tactical awareness, leadership, participation and preparedness. 

• Students will alternate between weeks, completing two  practical activities in one week then one the next

Areas of study

• How do we ensure safe participation when participating in outdoor activities?

• What are the different types of environments in Victoria and how are these environments impacted by short and long term changes?

• How did human/environment relationships differ over time and what are the impacts of these relationships?

• How can we minimise environmental impacts and ensure sustainability?

Learning program & assessment:

• Students will complete a practical activity each week. Practical activities are aimed at; building knowledge of theory content, giving opportunities to develop teamwork & leadership skills, connecting with local environments

• Students will complete a end of topic test for each of the four theory topics and will also be assessed on their participation in practical activities

Areas of study

• What does health and wellbeing look like in Australia and the world and why do some population groups and countries experience better health than others?

• What are the characteristics of healthy and respectful relationships, how are these displayed in various forms of relationships and different methods of managing emotions when these characteristics are challenged?

• What is the process of fertilisation and prenatal development and when a person is pregnant what behaviours do they need to adopt to ensure optimal growth and development of the unborn baby?

Learning program & assessment:

• Students will complete a range of activities in the classroom to explore the key concepts including classroom and group discussions, presentations, structured questions, case study analysis, video analysis and independent research. 

• Students will complete different assessments including written tests involving short answer questions as well as case study analysis’s, a research task and an end of semester examination. 

Areas of study

• How can I plan healthy meals according to the Australian Dietary Guidelines and what consequences could I and others face if we do not eat a healthy and balanced diet?

• What services are available to support individuals with their mental health and how can we evaluate the effectiveness of these services?

• What are the various benefits of engaging in regular physical activity and how do these often improve the quality of life people experience?

Learning program & assessment:

• Students will complete a range of activities in the classroom to explore the key concepts including classroom and group discussions, presentations, structured questions, case study analysis, video analysis and independent research

• Students will complete different assessments including written tests involving short answer questions as well as case study analysis, a research task and an end of semester examination