Health and Physical Education / Length: 1 Semester (Compulsory Option)

Course Content

This is a compulsory course that is designed to  enthuse students with a joy for movement and enhance the development of lifelong physical activity habits. The students will continue to develop, refine and build upon the movements and concepts introduced in Year 8 in more complex situations. This will be done in a variety of physical activities. Students will also study a range of health topics such as self-esteem, relationships, diversity, gender and sexual health within the SHINE program.  

Assessment

• practical: coordination of movement concepts, strategy and tactical analysis, learning through movement, collaboration, inclusivity and fair play (70%)

•  SHINE: relationships and sexual health (30%).

Outdoor Education / Length: 1 Semester (Elective)

Course Content

Outdoor Education offers students enjoyable challenges through outdoor activities and journeys. Students have the opportunity to experience a variety of practical activities, including aquatics, indoor rock climbing, orienteering and bushwalking. While developing a connection to the natural environment, students will also develop the knowledge and understanding that will allow them to engage in outdoor activities in a safe and sustainable way. Students will develop an understanding of team building and group dynamics, minimal impact techniques, basic first aid, equipment selection, nutrition, navigation and camp craft before applying these during a 3-day hiking and camping experience to Mount Crawford Forest.

Assessment

Assessment is flexible and differentiated to student needs within 3 key areas;

• folio: about natural environments (30%)

• practical: experiences in natural environments (50%)

• journal: connections with natural environments (20%).

Additional Details

• There are no specific requirements for Year 9 Outdoor Education however a reasonable level of fitness, willingness to be outdoors and desire to undertake a 3-day tent-based camp are desirable. 

• Subject fee: $225. This contributes to camps (bus hire, instructor fees, equipment hire), excursions (aquatics equipment hire, instructor fees) and specialised equipment (trangias, tents, jackets, etc).

Sports Academy / Length: 1 Semester (Elective)

Course Content

Sports Academy courses aim to improve the skill and knowledge base of students in the following specific sports: netball and volleyball in Semester 1 and  AFL, basketball and soccer in Semester 2. Although each individual sport has specific course content they all have particular themes. These are: the development of games-specific skills, development and application of tactics and strategies, development of a sports-specific fitness program and the development of leadership and coaching skills.

Assessment

Individual courses have different assessment processes but all include practical, theoretical and collaboration elements to them.

Additional Details

• A high skill level or potentially high skill level and a genuine enthusiasm for the chosen sport are prerequisites of this course. Students apply for these courses and undergo physical testing and will need to be recommended by their previous PE teacher.