The Year 12 course comprises 3 components.Â
Health in an Australian and global context - In this focus area, students explore how healthy Australians are by comparing the health status of Australians within and across population groups. They evaluate the health status of Australians relative to other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries and draw conclusions that could be applied to enhance the health of Australians.
Training for improved performance - In this focus area, students investigate the significance of Training for Improved Performance. This includes recognising the importance of personalised exercise assessment and prescription, and exploring how various training types and methods can be used to positively affect physiological adaptations.
Depth studies - The requirements for the Depth Studies include: a total of 30 hours of in-class time allocated in Health in an Australian and Global Context and/or Training for Improved Performance and a minimum of 2 Depth Studies.
Read the full Health and Movement Science course description.