9HPE - 
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 and subsequently our Year 10 program, 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.

In Health and Physical Education, the focus is on the well-being of the students themselves, of other people, and of society through learning in health-related and movement contexts. The course is structured with two practical lessons and one classroom based lesson each week.

Over the course, a broad range of topics are covered that encourage students to look at how they interact with other people, the importance of managing risks, the development of a range of movement skills and the value of participation. Year 9 students also participate in an Aquatics program for one term of the year.  

Specific Health related topics develop understanding of well-being, personal identify, self-awareness, understanding of beliefs and values, the importance of nutrition, activity and body care for healthy lives. Specific Healthy Relationships (Sexuality) Education explores human maturation, sexual health, media images and stereotyping, puberty and issues associated with physical development.

Topics Covered 

• Whakawhanaungatanga/Team Work, Socio-Emotional Learning

• Water Safety Risk Management

• Hauora/Well Being, Healthy Relationships, Keeping Safe (alcohol and other drug education)

• Invasion Games, Run Scoring, Athletics, Gymnastics, Games Development

• Healthy Active Lifestyles

Water-Based Learning

For one term of the year, each Year 9 class will have the opportunity to use the WEGC indoor swimming pool once a week. Each teacher will communicate with their class when they will be making use of this facility.  For our aquatics program, all students will need to bring: togs, towel, and goggles.  There is no 'swimming uniform' so students can simply bring appropriate swimwear of their choice for these sessions.  The swimming program will cover water confidence, water safety, and swimming technique.  All swimming abilities and experiences will be catered for. 

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).

Togs, towel and goggles (for one term).

Assessment in the Junior School

Year 9 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 Education, Physical Education, Academy of Sport or Experiential Physical Education courses.