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You don’t need to know what you want to do when you ‘grow up’
You don’t need to know what you want to do when you ‘grow up’
If you’re one of the many people with no idea, then don’t worry. Instead of trying to choose subjects based around a specific career, choose subjects that meet these three criteria:
Choose subjects you enjoy
Choose subjects you enjoy
If you pursue a subject you enjoy then you increase your chances of success, because you’re more likely to pay attention, put in more effort, and persevere when it gets difficult. You’ll also enjoy your senior years more.
Choose subjects you're good at
Choose subjects you're good at
Usually, the subjects you do well in are also the ones you enjoy, and the ones you have an aptitude for. Plus, if you're good at it now you're more likely to do well in Year 11 and 12.
Give yourself variety
Give yourself variety
Choosing subjects that give you variety, and are not all from the same subject area, will increase your ability to pivot to something else if you change your mind at the end of Year 12, which is perfectly normal.
Click on the links below and view the video to learn about PDHPE subjects that you may be interested in studying in Year 11 and 12
PDHPE Senior Subject Selections Video.mov
Stage 6 Health and Movement Science (2 Unit)
Stage 6 Health and Movement Science (2 Unit)
PDHPE contributes to the calculation of ATAR
PDHPE is a theory based course
There only a limited practical component
It is possible to study Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Course as well
Provide students with opportunities to develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills of health and movement concepts.
The skills of collaboration, analysis, communication, creative thinking, problem-solving and research underpin the syllabus content
Year 11 is organised into 2 focus areas:
Health for individuals and communities
The body and mind in motion.
Year 11 includes a Collaborative Study and Depth Studies
Year 12 is organised into 2 focus areas:
Health in an Australian and global context
Training for improved performance.
Year 12 includes Depth Studies
Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and skill acquisition.
Stage 6 Community and Family Studies (CFS) (2 Unit)
Stage 6 Community and Family Studies (CFS) (2 Unit)
CFS Contributes to the calculation of ATAR
CFS develops the skills of inquiry, research and analysis
Students complete an Independent Research Project (IRP)
Investigates the interactions among the individual, family, community and society
Some components of family studies, sociology, developmental psychology and students’ general life experiences
Stage 6 Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies (SLR) (1 or 2 Unit)
Stage 6 Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies (SLR) (1 or 2 Unit)
SLR does not contribute to the calculation of your ATAR
Strong emphasis on developing practical skills
1 Unit Course studied in Year 11 only
2 Unit Course studied over Year 11 or both Year 11 and Year 12
Focuses on those aspects that relate most closely to participation in sport and physical activity.
Enables students to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle
Stage 6 Exploring Early Childhood (EEC) (1 or 2 Unit)
Stage 6 Exploring Early Childhood (EEC) (1 or 2 Unit)
EEC does not contribute to your ATAR
1 Unit Course studied over Year 11
2 Unit Course studied over Year 11 or both Year 11 and Year 12
This course explores the issues within early childhood and the relation of these to individuals, families and communities.
Stage 6 Fitness - VET (2 Unit)
Stage 6 Fitness - VET (2 Unit)
Fitness is a VET Board-Endorsed course, hence it does not contribute to the calculation of the ATAR.
2 Units Preliminary/2 Units HSC
VET is competency-based assessment. (Vocational Education)
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions work within a defined range of exercise instruction situations and activities. For example, health and fitness industry - gym, group or individual exercise
You will be studying to complete the Certificate III in Fitness
This is an opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification and your HSC.
Kick-start your career and gain an understanding of the world of work.
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