Health and Movement Science

The Year 11 course consists of two core units:

• Core 1 – Health for Individuals and Communities

• Core 2 – The Body and Mind In Motion

Students will also engage in a Collaborative Investigation and Depth Study.

The Year 12 course consists of two core units:

• Core 1 – Health in an Australian and Global Context

• Core 2 -  Training for Improved Performance

Students will also engage in a Depth Study.

Course Requirements

The HMS Stage 6 Syllabus includes a Preliminary course of 120 hours (indicative time) and a HSC course of 120 hours (indicative time). 

There is no prerequisite for the Preliminary course. Completion of the Preliminary course is a prerequisite to study of the HSC course. 

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for HMS, however students should be performing at the following levels to consider this subject:

PDHPE – Minimum C Standard

Science - Minimum C Standard

English – Minimum C Standard

What happened to PDHPE?
Health and Movement Science is a new subject and has replaced the PDHPE syllabus from 2025.

How many practical lessons are there in Senior HMS?
Senior HMS is a theoretical subject.

What are the career opportunities in this subject area?
You can find out more about careers here.

Who should select this subject?
Students should select HMS if they have an interest health, science, or physical activity.

How much work is involved?
There is a significant amount of content that needs to be covered throughout the two years.

Who can I ask further questions?
Students and parents should contact Mr Anthony Gray at agray6@parra.catholic.edu.au