Length: Single Semester (10 credits)
Contact: Health & Physical Education Leader

Recommended Background

Advantage: Successful completion of Year 10 Health and Physical Education.

Course Description

Students develop the knowledge, skills and understandings required to explore and understand influences and make decisions regarding health and wellbeing. They consider the role of health and wellbeing in different contexts and explore ways of promoting positive outcomes for individuals and global society. Underpinned by concepts of Health Literacy, Health Determinants, Social Equity and Health Promotion.

Assessment

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Practical Action Activity (30%)
• Group Activity (30%)
• Issue Inquiry (40%).

Leads To

Stage 2 Health and Wellbeing