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Course Overview
Course Overview
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is an integrated area of study that provides for the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of students. It involves students learning about and practising ways of maintaining active, healthy lifestyles and improving their health status. It is also concerned with social and scientific understandings about movement, which lead to enhanced movement potential and appreciation of movement in their lives.
Young people are growing up in a world of rapid change. Expanding technologies, new social structures, shifting community values and emerging environmental issues are complex interrelated factors that affect the way individuals live their lives. At a time when there is tremendous opportunity for good health there are numerous conflicting influences on lifestyle.
It should be a goal of every individual to lead a fulfilled life that is active and healthy. Furthermore, it is desirable to be a part of a society that promotes this as a key value and supports its members in leading healthy lifestyles. In order for students to enhance personal growth and to make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of others, this syllabus focuses on the health of individuals and communities and the factors that influence movement skill and physical activity levels.
Course Structure - Year 11
Course Structure - Year 11
Core 1: Better Health for Individuals
Core 1: Better Health for Individuals
- What does health mean to individuals?
- What influences the health of individuals?
- What strategies help promote the health of individuals?
Core 2: Body in Motion
Core 2: Body in Motion
- How do the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems of the body influence and respond to movement?
- What is the relationship between physical fitness, training and movement efficiency?
- How do biomechanical principles influence movement?
Option: First Aid
Option: First Aid
- What are the main priorities for assessment and management of first aid patients?
- How should the major types of injuries and medical conditions be managed in first aid situations?
- What does the individual need to consider in administering first aid?
Option: Fitness Choices
Option: Fitness Choices
- What does exercise mean to different people?
- What are the ways people choose to exercise for fitness?
- What influences people’s choice of fitness activities?
Course Structure - Year 12
Course Structure - Year 12
Core 1: Health Priorities in Australia
Core 1: Health Priorities in Australia
- How are priority issues for Australia’s health identified?
- What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?
- What role do health care facilities and services play in achieving better health for all Australians?
- What actions are needed to address Australia’s health priorities?
Core 2: Factors Affecting Performance
Core 2: Factors Affecting Performance
- How does training affect performance?
- How can psychology affect performance?
- How can nutrition and recovery strategies affect performance?
- How does the acquisition of skill affect performance?
Option: Improving Performance
Option: Improving Performance
- How do athletes train for improved performance?
- What are the planning considerations for improving performance?
- What ethical issues are related to improving performance?
Option: Sports Medicine
Option: Sports Medicine
- How are sports injuries classified and managed?
- How does sports medicine address the demands of specific athletes?
- What role do preventative actions play in enhancing the wellbeing of the athlete?
- How is injury rehabilitation managed?
Coursework
Coursework is predominantly theory based with occasional practical elements to supplement understanding.
Suitable Candidates
Students who have a passion for individual and public health, wellbeing, sport, the human body and bio-mechanics.
Equipment Required
Exercise book / folder, laptop, calculator, (Occasionally attire to complete practical is - running shoes, shorts, sport t-shirt)
Mandatory Course Fees? $30
Coordinating Faculty
PDHPE
Head Teacher
Mr. K Bray
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