Year 9 - 11 Health & Physical Education
Year 9 - 11 Health & Physical Education
Compulsory semester course
Year 9 Health and Physical Education is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive subject that offers students a unique and privileged opportunity to engage in learning that develops both the body and the mind. With access to exceptional teaching and fantastic facilities, students are supported and inspired to grow in confidence, skill, and self-awareness.
Students take part in three lessons per week -two practical and one theoretical. The course provides explicit teaching of Hauora, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership, giving students the tools to make informed and healthy decisions in all areas of life.
Key learning experiences include:
‘Invent a Game’ – a fun and challenging unit that builds creativity, leadership, and peer teaching.
Healthy Relationships – developing communication, empathy, and social awareness.
Small and Large Ball Activities & Games – building sport-specific skills and teamwork.
Sports Performance Strategies – introducing tactics and critical thinking in game play.
Healthy Active Lifestyles – fostering lifelong habits around physical activity and wellness.
Decision-Making Around Nutrition and Alcohol – building the knowledge and resilience to make health-enhancing choices.
Students are assessed using the Learning Progression Framework, which provides multiple checkpoint opportunities to reflect a holistic understanding of their development across our four core learning strands:
Fundamentals of Movement Mastery
Conceptual Knowledge
Active Citizenship and Social Responsibility
Analysis and Reflection
Recommended Prior Learning: Open Entry.
Contact Teacher: Ben Taylor
Possible next steps:
Year 10 Health and Physical Education (compulsory)
Year 10 Academy of Sport (application only)
Find more details in our Course outline 2025
Compulsory full year course
Year 10 Health and Physical Education offers students a privileged opportunity to engage in a dynamic, progressive programme supported by exceptional teaching and access to outstanding facilities. Designed to challenge and inspire, this course empowers students to grow physically, mentally, and socially through meaningful learning experiences that reflect the real world.
Students take part in three lessons per week, two practical and one theoretical. The course provides explicit teaching of Hauora, with a strong focus on building resilience, leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to make health-enhancing decisions in their daily lives.
Key learning opportunities include:
Healthy Relationships – exploring empathy, communication, and emotional wellbeing
Small and Large Ball Games – refining movement mastery and team strategies
Sports Performance Strategies – understanding the tactics and preparation behind successful play
Decision-Making Around Relationships and Vaping – promoting informed, confident choices
International Games and Athletics – celebrating global diversity through physical activity
Leadership in Action – developing teamwork, initiative, and confidence through peer engagement
Assessment is conducted through the Learning Progression Framework, offering regular checkpoint opportunities to give a holistic and personalised view of student growth across our four key learning strands:
Fundamentals of Movement Mastery
Conceptual Knowledge
Active Citizenship and Social Responsibility
Analysis and Reflection
Recommended Prior Learning: Open Entry.
Contact Teacher: Ben Taylor
Possible next steps:
Level 1 Physical Education
Level 1 Health Education
Level 1 Academy of Sport
A combination of Health and Physical Education subjects can be studied in Level 1.
Find more details in our Course outline 2025
Compulsory full year course
Year 11 Physical Education offers students a privileged opportunity to be part of a dynamic and progressive programme, supported by exceptional teaching and access to state-of-the-art facilities. This course challenges students to think critically, perform confidently, and explore the science and sociology behind sport and physical performance.
With four lessons per week, students experience a balanced mix of practical application and theoretical learning, allowing them to connect classroom concepts with real world movement contexts. The course provides explicit teaching around Hauora, the functions of the body, and the broader social and scientific factors that shape participation and performance in physical activity.
Anatomical Functions – understanding muscles, bones, and movement
Exercise Physiology – how the body responds and adapts to physical activity
Biomechanics and Sport Science – analysing technique and performance
Sport Sociology – exploring the influence of society, culture, and identity on sport
Motor Skill Learning – how we acquire and refine movement skills
Sports Performance and Strategy – applied through practical contexts such as: Athletics, Rowing, Australian Rules Football (AFL) & Muay Thai.
Students are assessed using the Learning Progression Framework, with multiple checkpoint opportunities that allow for a holistic understanding of each student’s development across our four core learning strands:
Fundamentals of Movement Mastery
Conceptual Knowledge
Active Citizenship and Social Responsibility
Analysis and Reflection
A combination of Health and Physical Education subjects can be studied in Level 1.
Recommended Prior Learning: Open Entry.
Contact Teacher: Ben Taylor
Possible next steps:
Level 2 Physical Education
Level 2 Health
Level 2 Academy of Sport
Level 2 Performance Physical Education
Find more details in our Course outline 2025
Compulsory full year course
Year 11 Health is a powerful and engaging subject that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and empathy needed to navigate and positively influence their own wellbeing and that of others. Through a dynamic mix of individual and collaborative learning, students explore a range of relevant and real-world topics such as Hauora, the Five Ways to Wellbeing, anatomical functions, and the importance of injury prevention and rehabilitation in everyday life and sport. Students will also investigate the vital role of sleep in health and performance, engage in meaningful discussions around positive sexuality, and take part in health promotion projects that make a real difference in their school or community. A highlight of the course includes a focus on Men’s Mental Health, challenging stigma and promoting resilience and support seeking behaviours. Year 11 Health empowers students to think critically, care deeply, and take action—laying the foundation for a lifetime of wellbeing and leadership.
Key learning opportunities include:
Hauora
Five ways to wellbeing,
Anatomical functions, injury prevention and rehabilitation
Sleep investigation
Health promotion
Promoting positive sexuality
Men's Mental Health
Nutritional Habits
Recommended Prior Learning: Open Entry.
A combination of Health and Physical Education subjects can be studied in Level 1.
Contact Teacher: Hayden Viles
Possible next steps:
Level 2 Health Education
Level 2/3 Sport Coaching and Leadership
Find more details in our Course outline 2025