Year 9 – Health and Physical Education

Length: One Semester

Course Description

Year 9 students study Health and Physical Education for one semester. Student learning is focused in two main areas: Personal, Social and Community Health, and Movement and Physical Activity.

Learning topics covered in Year 9 include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Minor Games and Game Design
  • Adolescent Health
  • Competitive vs Social Competition
  • Confidence, Resilience and Empowerment 3-week course (Additional cost associated)


Assessment

Year 9 Students are assessed according to the HPE Achievement Standards outlined in the Australian Curriculum, with A-E Grades used for reporting. Assessment is based on a variety of tasks completed in class time and for homework.

Leads To
Year 10 Health and Physical Education
Year 10 PE Elective