What do these courses entail?
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Personal, Social & Community Health NOTE: Mixed gender classes "Health lessons offer the chance to consider the topics important to life as our students mature into independent young adults." SUB-STRANDS Personal Identity and Change Staying Safe Healthy and Active Communities In Year 7, students develop strategies to manage the physical, emotional and social changes associated with transitions and puberty. They learn how to make decisions and take positive action to promote their health, safety and wellbeing by applying problem-solving and effective communication skills, and through a range of preventive health practices. Students develop effective communication skills when consent is required to be given or denied. By the end of the year, students can identify strategies to promote their own and others' health, safety and wellbeing in different situations and across different environments. Students identify and apply strategies to communicate effectively and to make informed choices. They identify the health and social benefits of physical activity and identify a variety of preventative health strategies. Students apply appropriate protective behaviour strategies and protocols in face-to-face and online interactions. UNITS OF CONTENT Topics covered include:
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Movement and physical activity NOTE: Mixed gender classes "MPA in Year 7 was a great way to make new friends, burn off some energy and enjoy the day a little more. Rugby was a highlight for me because we got to compete against other classes." SUB-STRANDS Movement Skills Understanding Movement Interpersonal Skills In Year 7, students continue to develop and refine movement skills and focus on developing tactical thinking skills in a range of contexts and applying them to a range of physical activities. They have opportunities to analyse their performance using feedback to improve body control and coordination. They learn about the types of activities that enhance aspects of fitness and wellbeing. The application of fair play and ethical behaviour continues to be a focus for students as they consider how communication skills can assist with improving group cohesion. By the end of the year, students can perform movement skills and sequences in selected sport or physical activity contexts with improving accuracy and efficiency. They implement simple strategic and tactical skills to achieve the intended outcome in various contexts. Students describe how physical activity can improve elements of health, fitness and wellbeing. When participating in a variety of sports or physical activities, they demonstrate ethical behaviour and fair play and communicate ways to assist team cohesion and the achievement of an intended outcome. UNITS OF CONTENT Sports include:
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