PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH DOMAIN
Stacey Hockin
Physical Education & Health Instructional Leader
Health and Physical Education focuses on students enhancing their own and others’ health and wellbeing and physical activity participation. Research in fields such as sociology, physiology, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology informs what we understand about healthy, safe and active choices. Health and Physical Education offers you an experiential curriculum that is contemporary, relevant, challenging, enjoyable and physically active.
As a foundation for lifelong physical activity participation and enhanced performance, you develop proficiency in movement skills, physical activities and movement concepts, as well as acquire an understanding of the science behind how the body moves. In doing so, you develop an appreciation of the significance of physical activity, outdoor recreation and sport both in Australian society and globally.
10 Fitness
This subject is replacing subject name: Fitness
- Obtain the necessary tools to achieve optimal physical fitness
- Meet personal challenges by creating a personalised fitness program for a healthy lifestyle
- Use current technology to regulate and monitor your fitness
- Mixture of practical and theoretical lessons
Subject Code: P2PFI
Year Level: 10
What will I learn?
This elective gives you the chance to develop both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to achieve optimal physical fitness. You’ll build a strong understanding of a wide range of training methods, learn how to prepare for and recover from training sessions, and gain confidence using a variety of fitness equipment. You’ll also learn how to design and implement effective fitness programs.
What will I do?
- Participate in fitness testing to identify your strengths and areas for improvement
- Learn the theory behind fitness components, energy systems, and a variety of training methods
- Take part in a range of fitness activities, including circuit training and group exercise classes
- Participate in resistance training to develop correct technique for both simple and complex exercises in a dedicated training facility
Where can this take me?
VCE Subjects: VCE Health & Human Development, VCE Physical Education, VET Sport Coaching, VET Health Services.
Duration:
1 semester.
10 Health Care in Australia
This subject is replacing subject name: Health Care in Australia
- Develop an understanding of all the parts of the Australian health system including Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Private Health Insurance
- Understand health, determinants and development throughout our lifespan
- Learn how to access the health system and your rights and responsibilities when dealing with the health system
- Explore a range of different careers in the health system and industry
Subject Code: P2PHC
Year Level: 10
Activity Level
Theoretical subject. Some health-related practical activities.
What will I learn?
- Key features of Australia’s Health system, including the reasons why people access the health system
- Things to consider when accessing the health system as a young person- such as how to get a Medicare card, where your health information is stored, and what your rights and responsibilities are.
- Basics of first aid and infection control
- Basic physiology (body systems) related to health issues of concern, such as injuries and lifestyle diseases
- New and emerging medical technology is used to diagnose, treat and cure diseases
- Different careers in the health system
What will I do?
- Relevant practical activities to the theory content (NOT games or sports). This may include exercises to prevent lifestyle diseases and the rehabilitation of some health conditions
- Research different medical technologies that are used to improve health
- Explore a range of health careers by talking to people in the industry
- Explore how all the different parts of the health system work
Where can this take me?
VCE Subjects: VET Health Services, VCE Health & Human Development, VCE Physical Education.
Duration:
1 semester.
10 Lifelong Games
This subject is replacing subject name: Lifelong Games
- Become a lifetime sports participant by learning recreational activities that can be enjoyed at any age
- Focus on physical fitness for the fun of it, not the athletic excellence
- Set physical activity goals for yourself
Subject Code: P2PLG
Year Level: 10
Activity Level
Mixture of practical and theoretical content.
What will I learn?
You will understand the importance of physical activity to your health. We introduce you to lifetime sports and recreational activities, as fun and socially engaging options within the local community. Our focus is on meeting daily physical activity guidelines and identifying proactive habits for adulthood.
What will I do?
- Participate in lawn bowls, ultimate frisbee, badminton, volleyball, squash and tennis
- Visit local community sporting facilities
- Set goals and monitor your own physical activity levels
Where can this take me?
VCE Subjects: VCE Health & Human Development, VCE Physical Education.
Duration:
1 semester.
10 Outdoor Education
This subject is replacing subject name: Outdoor Education S2
- Develop your knowledge and skills in the great outdoors
- Understand the issues affecting outdoor environments
- Participate in activities such as snow camping, sailing, mountain biking and more
Subject Code: P2POE
Year Level: 10
Activity Level
Mixture of outdoor lessons and theoretical components.
What will I learn?
You will look at the issues affecting outdoor environments and become familiar with equipment, skills and safety. We cover theoretical and practical components. Topics include snow camping, sailing, map and compass reading, orienteering, basic first aid, packing a rucksack, pitching a tent, camp cooking, bushwalking, and mountain bike riding.
What will I do?
- Participate in a range of day trips and overnight excursions for snow camping, sailing and mountain biking (Compulsory)
- Plan and prepare for overnight excursions
- Theory topics based on topics leading to VET Outdoor Recreation
Where can this take me?
VCE Subjects: VCE Biology, VCE Health & Human Development, VCE Environmental Science, VET Outdoor Recreation.
Duration:
1 semester.
Other Considerations
This subject incurs additional costs.
10 Team Sports - Boys
- Adapt skills and strategies from previous experiences to create successful outcomes in unfamiliar movement situations
- Participate in team sports such as AFL, Speedball, Volleyball, Soccer and more
- Focus on peer coaching, developing and refining team strategies in student-led competitions
Subject Code: P2PTB
Year Level: 10
Activity Level
Predominantly practical lessons with some theoretical components.
What will I learn?
You will learn the rules and develop the skills needed to successfully play a range of team sports. Understand how team sports support social interaction and build discipline, patience, confidence and sportsmanship in a sports setting.
What will I do?
- Partake in a range of game-sense activities designed to improve your skills in major team sports
- Experiment with different offensive and defensive strategies
- Umpire and coach different games to highlight your understanding of the rules
- Undertake some relevant theoretical and practical components of health-related fitness
Where can this take me?
VCE Subjects: VCE Health & Human Development, VCE Physical Education, VET Sport Coaching.
Duration:
1 semester.
10 Team Sports - Girls
- Adapt skills and strategies from previous experiences to create successful outcomes in unfamiliar movement situations
- Participate in team sports such as AFL, Speedball, Volleyball, Soccer and more
- Focus on peer coaching, developing and refining team strategies in student-led competitions
Subject Code: P2PTG
Year Level: 10
Activity Level
Predominantly practical lessons with some theoretical components.
What will I learn?
You will learn the rules and develop the skills needed to successfully play a range of team sports. Understand how team sports support social interaction and build discipline, patience, confidence and sportsmanship in a sports setting.
What will I do?
- Partake in a range of game-sense activities designed to improve your skills in major team sports
- Experiment with different offensive and defensive strategies
- Umpire and coach different games to highlight your understanding of the rules
- Undertake some relevant theoretical and practical components of health-related fitness
Where can this take me?
VCE Subjects: VCE Health & Human Development, VCE Physical Education, VET Sport Coaching.
Duration:
1 semester.