Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

• 11300 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (2 units – Preliminary)

• 15320 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Eligibility rules: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

• 16620 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)

• 16620 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

Course description

The Preliminary course examines a range of areas that underpin health and physical activity. This includes how people think about health and physical activity, the management of personal health and the basis for how the body moves. Students have the opportunity to select from a range of practical options in areas such as first aid, outdoor recreation, composing and performing, and fitness choices.

In the HSC course, students focus on major issues related to Australia's health status. They also look at factors that affect physical performance. They undertake optional study from a range of choices. This includes investigating the health of young people or of groups experiencing health inequities. In other options, students focus on improved performance and safe participation by learning about advanced approaches to training or sports medicine concepts. There is also an opportunity to think critically about the factors that impact on sport and physical activity in Australian society.

What students learn

Through the study of the PDHPE course, students learn to develop:

• values and attitudes that promote healthy and active lifestyles and communities

• knowledge and understanding of the factors that affect health

• 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.

Preliminary course

Core topics (60%)

• Better Health for Individuals (30%)

• The Body in Motion (30%)

Options component (40%)

Students select TWO of the following options:

• First Aid (20%)

• Composition and Performance (20%)

• Fitness Choices (20%)

• Outdoor Recreation (20%)

HSC course

Core topics (60%)

• Health Priorities in Australia (30%)

• Factors Affecting Performance (30%)

Options component (40%)

Students select TWO of the following options:

• The Health of Young People (20%)

• Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society (20%)

• Sports Medicine (20%)

• Improving Performance (20%)

• Equity and Health (20%)

Course requirements

The Preliminary course consists of two core modules representing 60% of course time. An options component representing 40% of course time includes four options of which students are to study two.

The HSC course consists of two core modules representing 60% of course time. An options component representing 40% of course time includes five options of which students are to study two.