Students also learn through movement experiences in practical lessons
that are both challenging and enjoyable and that promote the value of
physical activity in their lives. Practical units for Stage 4 revolve
around mini games and activities and modified games covering the
following areas: kick, pass and run, invasion, striking, court and net,
fitness, athletics, cross country and dance. Stage 5 students cover a
range of physical activities including: athletics, cross country, dance,
soccer, basketball, oz tag, touch football, AFL, Volleyball, badminton,
speedminton, mini tennis, softball, cricket and European handball.
Years 9 – 10 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES (PASS)
The
aim of the Physical Activity and Sports Studies Syllabus is to enhance
students' capacity to effectively participate in physical activity and
sport, leading to improved quality of life for themselves and others.
PASS represents a broad view of physical activity and the many possible
contexts in which individuals can build activity into their lifestyle.
Participation in regular physical activity is necessary to improve the
health status and quality of life of individuals and provides
opportunities for personal challenge, enjoyment and satisfaction.
PASS
builds on the skills developed in the Years 7 – 10 syllabus and also
the K – 6 syllabus and encourages students to work collaboratively with
others, display management and planning skills to achieve personal and
group goals, perform movement skills with increasing proficiency and to
analyse and appraise information, opinions and observations to inform
physical activity and sport decisions.
Students complete
programs that are developed around one or more modules from three
different Areas of Study; Foundations of Physical Activity, Physical
Activity and Sport in Society and Enhancing Participation and
Performance. There is a strong focus on learning through movement so
the programs developed use selected movement applications where
appropriate to explore the areas of study.
Years 11 – 12 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PDHPE)
PDHPE
is an optional elective in Year 11 and 12. Both the Preliminary and HSC
courses consist of two core modules representing 60% of course time.
The Preliminary course has an options component, representing 40% of
course time, where students study two out of the four possible areas of
study. While the HSC course also has an options component, representing
40% of course time, where students study two out of a possible five
areas of study.
Students receive 7 periods per 2 week cycle
and study the Preliminary Course developed by the NSW Board of Studies.
The Preliminary Course runs for three terms with students studying the
following Units of Study:
- Better Health for Individuals
- The Body in Motion
- First Aid
- Fitness Choices
While
there are no "practical" type lessons similar to the 7-10 program,
there will be the occasional lab type activity where students may be
monitoring heart rates during exercise for example.
Students
receive 7 periods per 2 week cycle and study the Higher School
Certificate Course developed by the NSW Board of Studies. The HSC Course
starts in Term 4 once students have completed their Preliminary Course.
Students study the following units:
- Health Priorities in Australia
- Factors Affecting Performance
- Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society
- Sports Medicine
Again
there a no "practical" type lessons similar to the year 7-10 program,
however there will be the occasional lab type activity.
Years 11 – 12 COMMUNITY AND FAMILY STUDIES (CAFS)
The
Community and Family Studies syllabus explores life issues that are
important to all young people and of equal relevance to both male and
female students. The topics investigated and the emphasis on research
ensures a course that is attractive to many students, with the capacity
to challenge and extend all students' ability levels. CAFS aims to
develop in each student an ability to manage resources and take action
to support the needs of individuals, groups, families and communities in
Australian society.
Students receive 7 periods per 2 week
cycle and study the Preliminary Course developed by the NSW Board of
Studies. The Preliminary course consists of three mandatory modules.
Students study the following Preliminary course modules:
- Resource Management
- Individuals and Groups
- Families and Communities
Students
receive 7 periods per 2 week cycle and study the Higher School
Certificate Course developed by the NSW Board of Studies. The HSC course
consists of three core modules representing 75% of course time and an
options component representing 25% of course time. Students study the
following HSC course core modules:
- Research Methodology
- Groups in Context
- Parenting and Caring
They also study one of the following three options modules:
- Family and Societal Interactions
- Social Impact of Technology
- Individuals and Work
Years 11 – 12 SPORT, LIFESTYLE and RECREATION (SLR)
The
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation course develops the knowledge,
understanding and skills that a student needs to adopt active and
health-promoting lifestyles. SLR allows Stage 6 students to build upon
their learning in Years K – 10 PDHPE. Specifically, it focuses on those
aspects of the learning area that relate most closely to participation
in sport and physical activity. SLR makes a positive contribution to the
total wellbeing of students. They develop knowledge and understanding
of the value of activity, increased levels of movement skill, competence
in a variety of sport and recreation contexts and skills in planning to
be active. These and other aspects of the course enable students to
adopt and maintain an active lifestyle.
The course features
a highly practical focus and all students are given significant
opportunities to apply theoretical understanding to practical situations
that are socially and culturally relevant and gender inclusive.
