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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. It prepares students for tertiary study in the health related industry.
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. It prepares students for tertiary study in the health related industry.
An emphasis is placed on the social context of health, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, first aid and the ability to improve sports performance. PDHPE in Stage 6 is largely a theoretical based program of study.
An emphasis is placed on the social context of health, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, first aid and the ability to improve sports performance. PDHPE in Stage 6 is largely a theoretical based program of study.
Who should do this course?
Who should do this course?
This course is designed to accommodate students wishing to explore health and the human body in detail. The course provides a foundation for students with a special or vocational interest in human movement, medical and health science, and individual and community health issues and who wish to continue their studies at a tertiary level, including the study of medicine and other health courses.
How is the course taught
How is the course taught
Classroom lessons, group work, class discussions, excursions, debates, keeping of logs, peer coaching, research and practical lessons to support topics taught.
How is the work assessed
How is the work assessed
Assessments will take various forms and may include presentations, essays, group work, digital video analysis (biomechanics) and online tasks. Assessments will require a sound understanding of key concepts and an adept literacy level.
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
values and attitudes that promote healthy and active lifestyles and communities
knowledge and understanding of the factors that affect health
a 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
How will this subject help me in the future?
How will this subject help me in the future?
This course is ideal for students who wish to seek professional employment or complete further study related to health through university. Professional careers in medical sciences, physiotherapy, dentistry, pharmacology, radiotherapy, nursing, PDHPE teaching, health promotion and other health and medical related fields.
What does this course cost?
$100 for course in Year 11.
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