Health & Movement Science
Replacing Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 2025
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2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil
Cost of course: $25
Cost of course: $25
Course Description
Course Description
Health and Movement Science draws on a multitude of fields and the application of scientific concepts to actively engage students in learning about the factors that influence health and movement. Students investigate the health status of Australians and the interrelated factors that affect the health of individuals and communities. Students explore the factors that influence movement and performance, and develop the skills to enhance movement for themselves and others throughout their lifetime.
Health and Movement Science draws on a multitude of fields and the application of scientific concepts to actively engage students in learning about the factors that influence health and movement. Students investigate the health status of Australians and the interrelated factors that affect the health of individuals and communities. Students explore the factors that influence movement and performance, and develop the skills to enhance movement for themselves and others throughout their lifetime.
Year 11 course structure and requirements (120 hours)
The Year 11 course comprises 4 components. Students are required to study all 4 components of the course.
Health and Movement Science
Health for individuals and communities:
This focus area explores the meanings of health from different perspectives. Students investigate the interplay of the determinants influencing health and the indicators used to measure and evaluate health status
The body and mind in motion: This focus area enables students to investigate how body systems influence and respond to movement, and understand the interrelationships 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.
Collaborative Investigation: The Collaborative Investigation provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge and skills to support their own and others’ health and movement. It allows students to manage their own learning and to become flexible, critical thinkers, problem-solvers and decision making.
Depth studies (a minimum of 2): In-class time allocated in Health for Individuals and Communities and/or The Body and Mind in Motion
Year 12 course structure and requirements (120 hours)
For implementation 2026
The Year 12 course comprises 3 components. Students are required to study all 3 components of the course.
Health and Movement Science
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 (a minimum of 2): A total of 30 hours of in-class time allocated in Health in an Australian and Global Context and/or Training for Improved Performance
Indicative Hours
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40 hours
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45 hours
45 Hours
30 hours
Faculty: PDHPE
Contact: Mrs Sarah Dedman -Head Teacher
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