Health & PE

Health and Physical Education (H & PE) involves you in a wide range of practical and theoretical activities that help you develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. H & PE promotes the development of physical fitness and sporting skills, healthy attitudes and health promoting behaviour.

You will focus on these areas:
• The Health of Individuals & Populations
• Movement & Physical Activity

These include all those things that develop and maintain a person’s physical, social and mental well- being. Through this subject you may also develop an interest in careers ranging from health & welfare to human movement & physical education.

NOTE: Must select one of the following to do as the ‘core’ subject.

Year 10 Health

This course will allow students to get an insight into VCE Health and Human Development.

Students examine health and wellbeing as dynamic concepts, subject to a complex interplay of biological, sociocultural and environmental factors, many of which can be modified by health care and other interventions. They look at the Australian healthcare system and research what is being done to address inequalities in health and development outcomes. Students investigate the roles and sources of major nutrients and the use of food selection models and other tools to promote healthy eating. They look at the health and wellbeing consequences of dietary imbalance, especially for youth, and consider the social, cultural and political factors that influence the food practices of and food choices made by youth.

This unit is a pathway into VCE Health & Human Development

What job pathways can HH 22 Year 10 Health lead me to?

Nursing

Take a look at some possible nursing pathways below:

La Trobe University
RMIT University
Victoria University

Nutrition

Take a look at some possible Nutrition pathways below:

Victoria University
La Trobe University
RMIT University

Physiotherapy

Take a look at some possible Physiotherapy pathways below:

Swinburne University
Victoria University
La Trobe University

Year 10 Sport

This course will allow students to develop skills in coaching and umpiring in a variety of sports. They will learn and participate in the different roles undertaken during a tournament. They will understand the different types of coaching and take on different coaching roles.

Students will assist with interschool sports throughout the year including umpiring, assisting with team selection and equipment set up.

Students are required in PE uniform for all prac sessions.

What job pathways can HP 22 Year 10 Sport lead me to?

Personal Trainer

Victoria University
La Trobe University
Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) - Certificate courses

PE Teacher

Victoria University - Education Pathways
La Trobe University - Education and Teaching
RMIT University - Education Pathways

Sport Science

RMIT University - Bachelor of Applied Science
La Trobe - Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Year 10 Physical Education

Are you interested in how your body creates energy to exercise? Have you ever wondered who helps athletes improve their technique and performance? Year 10 Sports Science focuses on what happens in our body when we exercise and how athletes can improve their performances.

The following topics will be studied:
• Musculoskeletal system
• Cardio-respiratory system
• Energy systems
• Biomechanics
• Fitness training program

The subject is 2 periods of theory and 2 periods of practical. PE uniform must be worn in practical classes and practical lessons will be linked to the theory components.

This unit is a pathway into VCE Physical Education.

What job pathways can Year 10 Physical Education lead me to?

Physical educationEmbark on a career in physical education, sport science, fitness and health, or coaching. If you’d love to pursue a future in PE teaching, you can complete postgraduate studies in education (Master of Teaching) after your bachelor degree to become qualified to teach.

Physical educationStudy health and wellbeing, human movement and sport and exercise, and learn how to lead, educate and manage others. Study with La Trobe University.

Health and physical educationPrepare yourself for a career as a specialist physical education teacher.

Year 10 Female Fitness (Elective)

This elective provides Year 10 female students exclusive access to gym facilities during class time. The focus will be on developing strength, endurance, flexibility, and confidence through structured gym sessions, workshops, and peer support.

Units include:

1. Introduction to Strength Training

2. Functional Fitness and Cardio Conditioning

3. Nutrition and Recovery Basics

4. Goal-Setting and Mental Resilience Educational

Objectives and Outcomes:

• Build personal confidence and positive body image

• Develop fundamental gym and fitness skills • Understand principles of training, safety, and nutrition

• Encourage leadership and independence in fitness settings

• Promote long-term engagement in physical activity

Possible Pathways:

• VCE Physical Education

• VET Sport and Recreation

• Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Certification pathways

• School Sport Leadership or Peer Mentoring role

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