Course description:
This is a 2 Unit, 2 Year ATAR subject.
This is a content rich course that allows students to gain an understanding of health and the health systems in Australia and how the body works in relation to physical activity and improving sporting performance. (This is NOT a practical subject)
It aims to both allow students to make positive health choices and to also become advocates for better health for all.
The Preliminary course examines a range of areas that underpin health and physical activity. This includes how people think about health and physical activity, the management of personal health and the basis for how the body moves.
In the HSC course students focus on major health issues related to Australia’s health status. They also look at factors that affect physical performance. They undertake studies from a range of choices including investigating the health of young people or of groups experiencing health inequities.
NESA Syllabus information - PDHPE
Year 11 course topics
Core topics: (60%)
Better health for individuals
The body in motion
Optional components: (40%)
Two options from:
First Aid
Composition and performance
Fitness choices
Outdoor recreation
Year 12 course topics
Core topics: (60%)
Health priorities in Australia
Factors affecting performance
Optional components: (40%)
Two options from:
The Health of Young People
Sport & Physical Activity in Australian Society
Sports Medicine
Improving Performance
Equity and health
Skills you will master:
Through the study of the PDHPE course, students learn to develop:
Values and attitudes that promote healthy and active lifestyles and communities.
Knowledge and understanding of the factors that affect health.
Capacity to exercise influence over personal and community health outcomes.
Knowledge and understanding about the way the body moves.
An ability to take action to improve participation and performance in physical activity.
An ability to apply the skills of critical thinking, research and analysis.
Equipment required:
BYOD device.
Notebooks and/or exercise books.
Stationary including pens and highlighters.
Career opportunities:
PDHPE provides a great base for many careers in many areas including:
Health (e.g. nursing, medicine, paramedics, physiotherapy)
Education
Sport and fitness
Community services
Public services (e.g. police and defence)
Possible learning experiences/excursions:
First Aid certification
Outdoor recreation experiences
Fitness testing and training
Taping and sports medicine
Sport coaching
Course fees:
$50.00 Year 11 and $70.00 Year 12, plus cost of field studies/equipment as required.
PDHPE Stage 6 Subject Selection 2020.mp4