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PDHPE
  

Some of the subjects taught from the PD/H/PE faculty include:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORT STUDIES

Many of our students have strong commitment to sport and personal physical fitness. Sport Science is an extension of the mandatory PD/Health/PE in years 7 to 10 and caters to students who wish to extend their knowledge and experience in movement skills. Students will be give the opportunity to further understand the importance and benefits associated with increased fitness levels and reduced lifestyle diseases.

The course leads to a grading for the School Certificate based on performance descriptors. There are five periods per cycle over the two years of the course involving both theory and practical sessions.

 

Students will develop:

  1. An understanding of factors which influence participation in physical activity
  2. An understanding of the development of sport and its influence on society
  3. An understanding of society's values in relation to sport, exercise and fitness
  4. An awareness and positive attitude towards increased participation in sport, exercise and fitness at an individual and community level.

Outline of the content follows:

YEAR 9

  1. Anatomy and physiology systems
  2. Concepts in muscular movement
  3. Performance development
  4. Fitness and training
  5. Physical exercise, sports and personal improvement

Options include - develop own training program and an in-depth sports study


YEAR 10

  1. Exercise principles and skill acquisition through human movement
  2. Biomechanics & Exercise Physiology
  3. Technology & Ergogenic Aids in Sports
  4. Sport & Society and the Olympic Spirit
The acquisition of the Level One Coaching Certificate

 

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION.

This course deals with a wide range of issues from the Health, Personal Development and Physical Education areas. It combines rigorous academic study with practical application.
As students are confronted by particular PDHPE issues, they are challenged to examine them in socially imaginative ways and respond in terms of individual plans, lifestyle decisions and clarification of values. The syllabus gives emphasis to the development of those skills that enable students to translate knowledge, understanding and beliefs into action.

 

Preliminary Course

 

HSC Course

Core Strands (70% total)

  • Meanings of Health and Physical Activity
  • Better Health for Individuals

The Body in Motion

 

Core Strands (60% total)

  • Health Priorities in Australia
  • Factors Affecting Performance

Options (30% total)

 

Options (40% total)

And two of the following options:

  • First Aid
  • Composition and Performance
  • Fitness Choices
  • Outdoor Recreation

 

And two of the following options:

  • The Health of Young People
  • Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society
  • Sports Medicine
  • Improving Performance

Equity and Health

The course provides a direct link with study and vocational pathways in the areas of recreational, paramedical, movement and health sciences. Related career opportunities are expanding and gaining recognition throughout the community as legitimate fields of endeavour.

 

SPORT, LIFESTYLE AND RECREATIONAL STUDIES

Would you like to improve or learn about skill movement, sports coaching, recreational and social aspects of sport?
As a course participant you will be given the opportunity to develop in the following areas:

 

  • Assessing physical fitness & programming the development of athletes
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Healthy lifestyle factors
  • Personal ability & qualifications as a Coach
  • Personal ability in a umber of sporting areas.

The course is progressive and allows the participants in this highly practical course to enhance knowledge and physical abilities in a number of areas.
It can be studied in conjunction with the 2 Unit PD/H/PE course or as a separate subject in its own right.
NB. While it can be counted as 2 Units towards the HSC, it cannot be included in the calculation of the U.A.I.

 

Along with these subject choices, the following include some of the faculties achievements:

  • Mr Moore has also continued his Boy’s Enrichment work with Year 9 &10 PDHPE classes. Here the focus is on lifestyle choices with an emphasis on physical fitness and dietary choices. Mr Moore has also led  staff fitness classes which continue to be popular amongst the Farrer staff.
  • The 9 & 10 subject area of Physical Activity and Sport Studies (PASS), commonly known as Sport Science, continues to be a popular elective with four classes this year. Types of activities include - Year 10 have been practicing their coaching skills with regular peer coaching of junior classes. Year 9 have undertaken training that allows them to gain their weights license as well being involved in events management by running in-class tournaments
  • The Farrer sports carnivals again have proven popular with close to 100% participation evident in all three carnivals. Many classes have experienced first-hand what is involved in carnival organisation and set-up.
  • The Faculty has continued its training in life-saving awards. Student's have opportunities to gain qualifications in Bronze Star (Yr 8), Bronze Medallion (Yr 10) and Bronze Cross (Yr 11)
  • The senior courses of PDHPE and Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation have again proven popular with an unprecedented six classes next year. We hope to continue our push for academic success in 2 unit PDHPE where in 2005 45% of candidates received a Band 5.
  • Year 7 Integrated Sport, now in its third year, has again proven successful. Students have been involved in a wide variety of sports with particular emphasis on swimming and fitness activities. Friday sport in Years 8 to 11 has continued to offer a wide variety of sporting opportunities for participants (up to 15 sports on offer)
  • Mr Quinn’s input has also been most positive from both a faculty and school perspective. He has been involved in a number of sporting teams and has used his knowledge of AFL to good effect in competition and coaching situations.