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PDHPE Courses
Emily Scammell (Acting)
Emily Scammell (Acting)
Study in the various PDHPE Courses at Xavier provides students with the opportunity to learn about and practise ways of maintaining active, healthy lifestyles and improving their health status. They are concerned with social and scientific understandings about movement, which lead to enhanced movement potential and appreciation of movement in their lives. They also learn about components of family studies, sociology, developmental psychology and students’ general life experiences. Studies are focused on skills in resource management that enable people to function effectively in their everyday lives, in families and communities. Finally, students develop knowledge and understanding of the value of activity, increased levels of movement skill, competence in a wide variety of sport and recreation contexts and skills in planning to be active. These and other aspects of the courses enable students to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Community & Family Studies
Number of units: 2
NESA Developed: Yes
ATAR Eligible: Yes
Course Costs* (approximate, subject to conditions and approval):
Including potential excursions, consumables and other relevant costs*
Preliminary: $0.00
HSC: $0.00
Community & Family Studies Additional Information
Community & Family Studies Additional Information
Course Overview
Community and Family Studies is designed to develop in each student an understanding of the diverse nature and interdependence of families and communities, within Australian society. The course enables students to plan and manage resources effectively in order to address contemporary issues facing families and communities.
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Resource Management: Basic concepts of the resource-management process
Individuals and Groups: The individual's roles, relationships and tasks within and between groups
Families and Communities: Family structures and functions, and the interaction between family and community
HSC Course (Year 12)
Research Methodology: Research methodology and skills culminating in the production of an Independent Research Project
Groups in Context: The characteristics and needs of specific community groups
Parenting and Caring: Issues facing those who adopt roles of parenting and caring in contemporary society
OPTION - (sample) Individuals and Work: Contemporary issues confronting individuals as they manage roles within both their family and work environments
Typical school-based Course Assessment
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Resource Management - Case Study Analysis
Individuals and Groups - Leadership Research
End of Course Exam
HSC Course (Year 12)
Individuals and Work - Writing task
Research Methodology - Independent Research Project
Mid Course & Trial HSC Exams
HSC Exam
Duration: 3 hours
Typical format: multi choice, short answer, extended response
Possible vocational/career pathways
Social Work & Community Services
Education & Care
Health Services
Human Services & Business
Tertiary prerequisite possibilities
Nursing, Social Work, Disability Support, Counselling, and Youth Work.
Early Childhood Education, Teaching (Primary/Secondary) & Childcare Management.
Public Health, Nutrition & Wellness, and Nursing.
Human Resource Management and Legal Work.
Past Student challenges
Volume of syllabus content
Independent responsibilities/initiative
Skills in researching, critical thinking, analysing and communicating
Lack of writing skills
Knowledge and application of real world issues and current affairs to course content
Students who do well in/enjoy this subject:
Those interested in the vocation or career pathways
Weekly investment of personal time
Independent learner
Works well in a collaborative environment
Explicit teacher instruction
Health and Movement Science
Number of units: 2
NESA Developed: Yes
ATAR Eligible: Yes
Course Costs* (approximate, subject to conditions and approval):
Including potential excursions, consumables and other relevant costs*
Preliminary: $0.00
HSC: $0.00
Health and Movement Science Additional Information
Health and Movement Science Additional Information
Course Overview
Health and Movement Science draws on a multitude of fields and the application of scientific concepts to actively engage students in learning about the factors that influence health and movement.
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Health for Individuals and Communities (50%) - Interprets meanings, measures and patterns of health of Australians in order to analyse resources and strategies to improve health of young people
The Body and Mind in Motion (50%) - Explores the body systems, biomechanics and how the body moves including movement skills and psychology to improve movement and performance
HSC Course (Year 12)
Health in an Australian and Global Context (50%) - Analyse the health status of Australians at a national and international level including how technology can achieve better health for all Australians
Training for Improved Performance (50%) - Investigate factors that impact movement and performance through analysis of individual and group training programs to improve performance
Typical school-based Course Assessment
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
The Body and Mind in Motion: Body Systems and Biomechanics Test
Health for Individuals and Communities: Collaborative Investigation
End of Course Exam
HSC Course (Year 12)
Training for Improved Performance: Fitness Analysis
Health (Aus. & Global Context) Depth Study
Mid Course & Trial HSC Exams
HSC Exam
Duration: 3 hours
Typical format: multi choice, short answer, extended response
Possible vocational/career pathways
Health and Allied Health Sciences
Sport and Exercise Science
Education and Teaching
Community Services & Health Promotion
Psychology & Behaviour
Vocational Training in fitness, coaching, massage
Tertiary prerequisite possibilities
Health Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Paramedicine, Pharmacy, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Nursing.
Sport and Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, and Strength and Conditioning.
Past Student challenges
Realising that there’s NO prac!
Volume of syllabus content, complex vocabulary
Independent responsibilities/initiative
Skills in researching, critical thinking, analysing and communicating
Lack of Unwilling to develop writing skills and invest practice/study during personal-time
Students who do well in/enjoy this subject:
Those interested in the vocation or career pathways in individual &/or community health or social work industries
Weekly investment of personal time
Independent learner
Works well in a collaborative environment
Explicit teacher instruction
Sports Lifestyle and Recreation
Number of units: 1
NESA Developed: Content Endorsed
ATAR Eligible: No
Course Costs* (approximate, subject to conditions and approval):
Including potential excursions, consumables and other relevant costs*
Preliminary: $60.00
Sports Lifestyle & Recreation Additional Information
Sports Lifestyle & Recreation Additional Information
Course Overview
This course is offered at Year 11 only.
Students further develop their understanding of and competence in a range of sport and recreational pursuits. The course features a 50/50 practical focus: physical activity being both an area of study and a medium for learning.
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Module 1 - Sports Administration: Students examine the issues influencing the administration of sport and the organisational structures and procedures of sporting organisations.
Module 2 - First Aid and Sports Injuries: Students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to assess and manage a variety of injury-related situations. Students also complete a first aid qualification.
Module 3 - Resistance Training: Students develop knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement safe and effective resistance training programs looking at training methods, techniques and advancing fitness levels.
Module 4 - Fitness/Games and Sporting Applications: Students participate in a number of varied sporting and fitness opportunities to develop a lifelong commitment to an active, healthy lifestyle and the achievement of movement potential.
Typical school-based Course Assessment
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Sports Administration writing task
First Aid and Sports Injuries topic test
End of Course practical grade
Possible vocational/career pathways
Fitness industry
Sports Administration
Community Sporting Organisations
Sports Coaching
Tertiary prerequisite possibilities
Personal Training
Fitness Instructor
Sport and Recreational Industry
Past Student challenges
Expectation and requirement to actively participate in the practical component of the course
Engagement in theory content
Students who do well in/enjoy this subject:
Interested in the sport and recreational industry
Enjoy being physically active
Independent learner
Works well in a collaborative environment
Explicit teacher instruction
Exploring Early Childhood
Number of units: 1
NESA Developed: Content Endorsed
ATAR Eligible: No
Course Costs* (approximate, subject to conditions and approval):
Including potential excursions, consumables and other relevant costs*
Preliminary: $20.00
Exploring Early Childhood Additional Information
Exploring Early Childhood Additional Information
Course Overview
This course is offered at Year 11 only.
It explores issues within an early childhood context and considers these in relation to the students themselves, their family and the community including pregnancy and birth, early childhood growth & development and promoting positive behaviour.
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Module 1 - Pregnancy and Childbirth: Explores many aspects of pregnancy & childbirth including the demands on both parents and family members
Module 2 - Child growth and development: Explores childhood growth and the implications of caring for children at different stages in their development
Module 3 - Promoting Positive behaviour: Explores normal child behaviour at different stages of development to examine relevant child behaviour issues
Module 4 - Children’s Literature: Examines a wide range of literature for children of different ages and for different purposes.
Typical school-based Course Assessment
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Pregnancy and Childbirth: Topic test
Child Growth and Development: Group Investigation
Children’s Literature: Book Design
Possible vocational/career pathways
Early childhood educator
Primary teaching
Nursing, midwifery & paediatrics
Social Work & Community Services
Tertiary prerequisite possibilities
Education (primary teaching/early childhood)
Community health
Healthcare
Past Student challenges
Relating to content
Content can be at times confronting
Female dominant classes
Students who do well in/enjoy this subject:
Those interested in the vocation or career pathways
Works well in a collaborative environment
Enjoy research and discussion based learning
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