10HPE - health & Physical education

The aim of this course is to provide you with the skills, knowledge and attitudes which will allow you to become a lifelong learner who is confident, creative, connected and actively involved. The program will help you to develop the key competencies outlined in The Zealand Curriculum:

•  Thinking

•  Using language/symbols/text

•  Managing self

•  Relating to others

•  Participating and contributing

At the conclusion of this course, you will be in a strong position to consider continuing your study and involvement in Health and Physical Education through years 11 to 13. Our academic program includes the opportunity to sit NZ Scholarship in Physical Education.

The course covers topics that encourage you to examine factors that influence levels of effort and effective contribution in a range of challenging activities. Specific Health related topics challenge you to analyse the abuse of recreational drugs and the impact on individuals and the wider community. The specific Healthy Relationships (Sexuality) Education topics explore the importance of healthy relationships, decision making around contraception and STI’s, the impacts of sexualised images (media and pornography), consent, and diversity.

There are 4 key groups of Achievement Objectives which are developed within the Health and Physical Education curriculum:

•  Personal and Physical Development

•  Movement Concepts and Motor Skills

•  Relationships With Other People

•  Healthy Communities and Environments.

The course is structured with two practical lessons and one classroom lesson each week.

Topics Covered

• Interpersonal Skills, Resilience and Wellbeing 

• Healthy Relationships

• Adventure Based Learning

• Training Principles

• Health Promotion

• Net/Wall Games

• Invasion Games

• International Games 

• Athletics

PE shirt (WC Uniform Shop).

PE shorts (WC Uniform Shop).

PE socks (WC Uniform Shop).

Non-marking, lace up sports shoes.

Appropriate digital learning device (laptop or chrome book).

Assessment in the Junior School

Year 10 Health and Physical Education is assessed using our WC Learning Progression Framework and provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to continue onto our NCEA Level 2 Health,  Physical Education, Academy of Sport and Experiential Physical Education courses.