What do these courses entail?
Personal, Social & Community Health NOTE: Single gender classes SUB-STRANDS Personal Identity and Change Staying Safe Healthy and Active Communities In Year 9, students take into consideration the influence of external factors on their ability to make safe and informed choices, which may impact their capacity to achieve a healthy lifestyle. They continue to develop knowledge, skills and understandings in relation to respectful relationships, with a focus on skills that promote positive interactions and resolving conflict. Students examine effective strategies that may be implemented in situations where the giving or denying of consent is required. By the end of the year, students identify and apply relevant criteria to determine the effectiveness of various strategies that may be used to enhance health and wellbeing. They determine the appropriateness and reliability of health information and whether it is suitable for use in a particular context. Students examine a range of characteristics of respectful relationships. They describe and apply appropriate skills and strategies to resolve and manage conflict within different environments. UNITS OF CONTENT Topics covered include:
Physical Education Science NOTE: Mixed gender classes; Semester Course "Additional PE lessons as part of your week is a privilege - to be able to learn through doing something practical that you're passionate about." Students will develop specialised skills, strategies and tactics in selected sports over the semester. There is an emphasis on preparation and performance in competitive sport situations. Foundation concepts of sport psychology and exercise physiology are introduced, learning through theory lessons and practical fitness workouts and laboratory sessions. UNITS OF CONTENT Topics covered include:
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Movement & Physical Activity NOTE: Single gender classes SUB-STRANDS Movement Skills Understanding Movement Interpersonal Skills In Year 9, students focus on elements of speed and accuracy in different movement environments, while continuing to develop the efficiency of movement skills. They explore ways to evaluate performances, through analysis of skills and movement, and measure a number of the body's responses to physical activities. They transfer previous knowledge of outcomes in movement situations to inform and refine skills, strategies and tactics to maximise success. Opportunities are provided for students to refine and consolidate skills and strategies for effective leadership and teamwork, and consistently apply ethical behaviour across a range of movement contexts. By the end of the year, students select and use individual movement skills and sequences that increase in complexity and perform them with increased speed and control and improved accuracy. They implement tactics and adapt them in response to previous performances. Students measure a number of the body's responses to physical activity. In competitive contexts, students participate ethically and demonstrate leadership and ways to build motivation. They encourage teamwork in various contexts toward inclusive, lifelong participation. UNITS OF CONTENT Sports include:
Marine Studies NOTE: Mixed gender classes; Semester Course "In Marine Studies, sharing my passion for fishing with my classmates and friends was the most enjoyable thing. I'm sure everyone had loads of fun whether they had done it before or not, despite the terrible weather that day!" Marine Studies (as a strand of Outdoor Education) provides students with the opportunity to not only explore, enjoy, appreciate and conserve the marine environment but also to develop a better understanding of themselves and their relationships with others. Our environment, climate and culture offer us the privilege to have fun in, on and around the water, all year round. This unit will use aquatic activities such as surfing, snorkelling, fishing and surf rescue to assist in skill development, environmental appreciation, interpersonal skills, safety and awareness. Students MUST commit to ALL of the practical activities on and off-campus, and ensure safe, effective use of resources and opportunities. Students also need exceptional Kolbe standards, mindful that they are representing our College, our Learning Area and the Marine Studies program in the wider community. Students need to ensure that they can satisfactorily complete the following practical skills tests before progressing in this course:
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