Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
The aim of PDHPE at Stage 6 is to develop in each student a capacity to think critically about key issues related to health and physical activity in order to make informed decisions that support and contribute to healthy, active lifestyles and communities.
Through the study of PDHPE, students will develop:
- values and attitudes that promote healthy and active lifestyles and communities
- knowledge and understanding of the factors that affect health
- a capacity to exercise influence over personal and community health outcomes
- knowledge and understanding about the way the body moves
- an ability to take action to improve participation and performance in physical activity
- an ability to apply the skills of critical thinking, research and analysis.
The PDHPE Syllabus includes two 120 hour courses.
The Preliminary course consists of two core modules representing 60% of course time. An options component representing 40% of course time includes four options of which students are to study two.
The HSC course consists of two core modules representing 60% of course time. An options component representing 40% of course time includes five options of which students are to study two.
Preliminary Course
Core Strands (60% total)
- Better Health for Individuals (30%)
- The Body in Motion (30%)
Options (40% total) - Select two of the following options:
- First Aid (20%)
- Composition and Performance (20%)
- Fitness Choices (20%)
- Outdoor Recreation (20%)
HSC Course
Core Strands (60% total)
- Health Priorities in Australia (30%)
- Factors Affecting Performance (30%)
Options (40% total) - Select two of the following options:
- The Health of Young People (20%)
- Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society (20%)
- Sports Medicine (20%)
- Improving Performance (20%)
- Equity and Health (20%)
Family & Community Studies
Community and Family Studies Stage 6 aims to develop in each student an ability to manage resources and take action to support the needs of individuals, groups, families and communities in Australian society.
Students will develop:
knowledge and understanding about resource management and its role in ensuring individual, group, family and community wellbeing
knowledge and understanding about the contribution positive relationships make to individual, group, family and community wellbeing
knowledge and understanding about the influence of a range of societal factors on individuals and the nature of groups, families and communities
knowledge and understanding about research methodology and skills in researching, analysing and communicating
skills in the application of management processes to meet the needs of individuals, groups, families and communities
skills in critical thinking and the ability to take responsible action to promote wellbeing
an appreciation of the diversity and interdependence of individuals, groups, families and communities.
The Community and Family Studies Stage 6 Syllabus includes two 120-hour courses. The Preliminary course consists of three mandatory modules. The HSC course consists of three core modules representing 75 percent of course time. An options component representing 25 percent of course time includes three modules of which students are to study only one.
Preliminary course modules (100% total)
Resource Management - Indicative course time: 20%
- Basic concepts of resource management.
Individuals and Groups - Indicative course time: 40%
- The individual's roles, relationships and tasks within and between groups.
Families and Communities - Indicative course time: 40%
- Family structures and functions, and the interaction between family and community.
HSC course core modules (75% total)
Research Methodology - Indicative course time: 25%
- Research methodology and skills culminating in the production of an Independent Research Project.
Groups in Context - Indicative course time: 25%
- The characteristics and needs of specific community groups.
Parenting and Caring - Indicative course time: 25%
- Issues facing individuals and groups who adopt roles of parenting and caring in contemporary society.
HSC course option modules (25% total) - Select one of the following options:
Family and Societal Interactions
- Government and community structures that support and protect family members throughout the life span
Social Impact of Technology
- The impact of evolving technologies on individuals and lifestyle.
Individuals and Work
- Contemporary issues confronting individuals as they manage roles within both family and work environments.
Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation
The Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Content Endorsed Course develops in each student the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to adopt active and health-promoting lifestyles.
Through the study of Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation students will develop:
knowledge and understanding of the factors that influence health and participation in physical activity
knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes impacting on the realisation of movement potential
the ability to analyse and implement strategies that promote health, physical activity and enhanced performance
a capacity to influence the participation and performance of self and others
a lifelong commitment to an active, healthy lifestyle and the achievement of movement potential
The Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Course comprises 15 optional modules. There is no prescribed core component. Teachers will select from these modules to develop programs that respond to student needs and interests.
The modules in Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation are:
Aquatics
Athletics
Dance
First Aid and Sports Injuries
Fitness
Games and Sports Applications I
Games and Sports Applications II
Gymnastics
Healthy Lifestyle
Individual Games and Sports Applications
Outdoor Recreation
Resistance Training
Social Perspectives of Games and Sports
Sports Administration
Sports Coaching and Training