PDHPE
2 Unit Category A subject - contributes to ATAR
PDHPE syllabus focuses on a social view of health where the principles of diversity, social justice and supportive environments are fundamental aspects of health. The examination of individual, family and community values and beliefs and the sociocultural and physical environments in which we live provides an explanation for health status and sustainable solutions for better health.
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is introduced as an important concept for exploring health issues . It is a health promotion model that is applied to the specific study of national health priority areas and issues related to equity and health.
Scientific aspects to be studied include anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and skill acquisition. Students also think critically about aspects of history, economics, gender and media as they impact on patterns of participation in physical activity and the ways that movement is valued.
Preliminary Year 11 Topics
Core topics
Compulsory topics to be studied in year 11
Better Health for Individuals
Examines the meanings of health, the perceptions individuals have about health and the range of factors and behaviours that influence health.
Body in Motion
Explore how the body moves and why it moves in particular ways. Students focus on the relationships between anatomy, physiology, fitness, biomechanics and efficient human movement.
Options- 2 options to be completed in Preliminary year
First Aid
Prepares students for undertaking a positive first aid role desirable in many settings
Composition and Performance
Explore the elements of composition and apply them to movement skills in a medium of their choice
Fitness Choices
Experience a range of exercise options and evaluate the ability of each to meet individual fitness needs.
Outdoor Recreation
Practical learning experiences in order to develop technical skills of campcraft, navigation and survival.
Year 12 HSC Topics
Core Topics
Compulsory topics to be studied in year 12
Health Priorities in Australia
Examines the health status of Australians and investigates the current health priority issues in Australia
Factors Affecting Performance
Explore the physical and psychological bases of performance. Investigate the contributions of psychology, nutrition and recovery strategies to performance.
Option Topics
Two of these options to be studied in year 12
Health of Young People
Examine the nature of young people’s lives and the developmental factors that significantly influence their health
Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society
Explore how sport, as a major social institution in Australian society, is important in shaping people’s values and beliefs about national identity, gender, and culture.
Sports Medicine
Concerned with the specific issues of prevention, assessment, management of and recovery from sports injury
Improving Performance
Experience and analyse a variety of training methods and look at the application of these methods to improving performance
Equity and Health
Examine the populations that experience health inequities and critically analyse social, cultural, economic and political factors that impact on the health status of these populations