PDHPE (Year 7 and 8)

Stage 4 PDHPE supports students to build the knowledge, skills and confidence to make positive decisions about their health, wellbeing, relationships and physical activity.

Students explore topics such as personal identity, respectful relationships, safety, help-seeking, physical activity, movement skills, teamwork and decision-making. Practical lessons provide opportunities for students to develop confidence, cooperation, resilience and enjoyment of movement.

Students may develop skills in:

Area	Focus
Health and wellbeing	Understanding personal health, wellbeing, identity and positive choices
Relationships	Building respectful relationships, communication and support networks
Safety	Making safe decisions in school, online, community and movement settings
Movement skills	Developing confidence, coordination, fitness and physical competence
Teamwork	Cooperating, communicating and participating positively with others
Personal growth	Building resilience, confidence, responsibility and self-awareness

PDHPE (Year 9 and 10)

Stage 5 PDHPE builds on students’ understanding of health, wellbeing, relationships and movement. Students explore the factors that influence choices, behaviour and lifelong health, while continuing to develop confidence and skill in a range of physical activity contexts.

Students investigate topics such as mental health, respectful relationships, risk-taking, safety, nutrition, fitness, movement performance, community health and positive decision-making. Practical lessons support students to refine movement skills, apply strategies, work collaboratively and develop leadership.

Students may develop skills in:

Area	Focus
Health literacy	Understanding health information and making informed decisions
Wellbeing	Exploring mental health, resilience, identity and support-seeking
Relationships	Developing respectful, inclusive and safe relationships
Movement performance	Refining skills, tactics, fitness and movement confidence
Safety and risk	Understanding risk, protective behaviours and responsible decision-making
Leadership	Building teamwork, communication and responsibility in practical settings

Physical Activity and Sports Science (PASS)

Stage 5 PASS is an elective course for students who enjoy sport, physical activity, coaching, movement, fitness and learning about the body in action.

PASS gives students the opportunity to explore physical activity from a practical and theoretical perspective. Students learn about movement performance, body systems, coaching, fitness, sport safety, event organisation, participation and the role of physical activity in Australian society.

This course is ideal for students who enjoy active learning and want to develop their skills, knowledge and leadership in sport and physical activity settings.

Students may develop skills in:

Area	Focus
Movement performance	Improving skills, tactics, fitness and game understanding
Coaching and leadership	Planning, leading and supporting physical activity experiences
Body systems	Understanding how the body responds to movement and exercise
Sport safety	Managing risk and promoting safe participation
Event organisation	Planning and participating in sport and recreation activities
Physical activity pathways	Exploring sport, fitness, coaching, recreation and health-related opportunities

Best suited to: students who enjoy sport, physical activity, leadership, coaching and practical learning.

Possible pathways include: PDHPE, Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation, VET Sports Coaching, fitness, coaching, personal training, sport and recreation, teaching, health, physiotherapy, exercise science or community sport.

Child Studies

Stage 5 Child Studies is an elective course for students who are interested in children, families, wellbeing, development, caring roles and early childhood learning.

Students explore the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and cultural development of children from pre-conception through to school age. They investigate the factors that influence a child’s growth and wellbeing, including family, health, safety, nutrition, play, education and community support.

This course combines theory with practical and creative learning experiences, helping students better understand the needs of children and the important role adults, families and communities play in supporting healthy development.

Students may develop skills in:

Area	Focus
Child development	Understanding how children grow, learn and develop
Health and wellbeing	Exploring nutrition, safety, care and positive wellbeing
Families and communities	Investigating the role of families, carers and support networks
Play and learning	Understanding how play supports development and learning
Practical care skills	Developing confidence with planning, responsibility and decision-making
Social awareness	Exploring the rights, needs and experiences of children

Best suited to: students who are interested in children, caring roles, family wellbeing, health, education, community services or practical learning.

Possible pathways include: Community and Family Studies, Exploring Early Childhood, teaching, childcare, early childhood education, nursing, social work, youth work, psychology, community services and allied health.

Health and Movement Science (HMS)

HMS is for students that are interested in sport performance and also community health. Students will understand how to improve athletic performance and build the performance of other. Students will also learn about ways that community health can be enhanced.

It is a 2 unit board endorsed ATAR course with a 3 hour HSC exam.

Community and Family Studies (CAFS)

Community and Family Studies explores the ways individuals, families and communities manage change, meet needs and support wellbeing.

Students investigate real-world issues affecting young people, families and groups in society. They develop skills in research, communication, critical thinking, decision-making and social analysis.

This course encourages students to think deeply about relationships, responsibilities, wellbeing, parenting, caring, community support and the factors that influence people’s lives.

Students may develop skills in:

Area	Focus
Individuals and groups	Understanding needs, wellbeing and social factors that affect people
Families and communities	Exploring family structures, roles, responsibilities and support networks
Research skills	Planning, conducting and analysing research
Communication	Expressing ideas clearly through discussion, writing and presentations
Social issues	Investigating contemporary issues affecting young people, families and communities
Decision-making	Considering choices, responsibilities and support strategies

Best suited to: students who are interested in people, relationships, wellbeing, social issues, community services, education, health, youth work or family support.

Possible pathways include: teaching, social work, nursing, psychology, youth work, community services, early childhood education, health promotion, welfare support, counselling, aged care or allied health.

Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies (SLR)

SLR has a large practical based component. It is for students that are interested in obtaining qualifications such as a variety of coaching qualifications.

It is a 2 unit content endorsed Non-ATAR course.

VET Sports Coaching - Certificate III Sports Coaching

This is a Board endorsed course.

Completion will see students achieve a qualification - Certificate III - Sports Coaching.

Certificate III in Sports Coaching

VET Sports Coaching gives students the opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge in coaching, sport leadership, communication, teamwork and athlete development.

This is a Board Endorsed Course. Students who successfully complete the course will achieve a nationally recognised qualification: Certificate III in Sports Coaching.

Students learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions, support safe participation in sport, communicate effectively with athletes and groups, and develop leadership skills that can be used in school, community and sporting environments.

Students may develop skills in:

Area	Focus
Coaching practice	Planning, delivering and reviewing sport coaching sessions
Leadership	Building confidence, organisation and communication skills
Sport safety	Supporting safe participation and managing risk
Teamwork	Working with athletes, peers, teachers, coaches and community groups
Athlete development	Understanding performance, participation and skill development
Pathways	Building skills for future work, training or study in sport and recreation

Best suited to: students who enjoy sport, coaching, leadership, working with others and practical learning.

Possible pathways include: sport coaching, fitness, sport and recreation, community sport, school sport programs, outdoor recreation, personal training, teaching, athlete support roles or further VET study.