Students study 300 hours of PDHPE over Years 7-10, in each of the years.
They learn to:
- think critically, solve problems and make informed decisions on health, safety, wellbeing and physical activity
- explore issues that impact the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others
- participate in movement experiences that are regular, varied, purposeful, challenging and enjoyable.
Stage 4 PDHPE – Years 7 and 8
All students undertake a course of study involving both theory & practical units of work. During Stage 4, students complete 3 PDHPE lessons per fortnightly cycle.
Theory units cover content on issues such as:
- making positive health choices
- lifelong individual health
- relationships
- health hazards in the community
- sexual health
- mental health
- wellbeing
Practical units will cover a range of physical activities aimed at building physical literacy, these include:
- fundamental movement skills
- athletics
- indigenous dance
- target games
Stage 5 PDHPE – Years 9 and 10
All students undertake a course of study involving both theory & practical units of work. During Stage 5, students complete 4 lessons of PDHPE per fortnightly cycle (2 theory & 2 practical lessons).
Theory units cover content on issues such as:
- sexual health
- legal and illegal drug use
- positive body image
- cyber safety
- mental health
- lifestyle health issues
Practical units cover a range of physical activities aimed at building physical literacy, these include:
- fitness
- rhythmic gymnastics
- athletics
- bio-mechanics
- initative, net, invasion and target games
NEO Games and Sport
NEO Games and Sport is a school developed elective course available to students in Years 8-10. It supports students to develop their leadership, communication, teamwork, adaptability and creative thinking skills.