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Health & Physical Education

We explore the connection between physical and mental health, as well as encourage the development of teamwork, resilience, the importance of empathy, and how to stay actively engaged in your own and others' wellbeing.

Health and physical education classes are mandatory from Years 7 -10. We believe that the development of a healthy lifestyle starts at a young age.

Health and Physical Education enables students to develop the knowledge, skills and understandings to positively influence the health and wellbeing of themselves, and their communities. In a rapidly changing world, it is critical for every young Australian to grow and thrive as a healthy, safe, active and informed citizen. It is essential that young people develop their ability to respond to health issues and challenges, and to participate and evolving physical activity options.

In Health and Physical Education, students develop personal and social skills through interacting with others in classroom and movement contexts. They use health and physical activity resources to enhance their own and others’ wellbeing. Health and Physical Education addresses factors that influence the health, safety, relationships, wellbeing and physical activity patterns of individuals, groups, and communities. Students develop the understanding and skills to challenge bullying, bias, discrimination, assumptions and stereotypes. They gain skills to take positive action regarding diversity, inclusion, consent, and respect in different activity and social contexts.

Learning

Aims

  • Access, evaluate and synthesise information to make informed choices and act to enhance and advocate for their own and others’ health, wellbeing, safety and physical activity participation
  • Develop and use personal, social, psychological and cognitive skills and strategies to promote self-identity and wellbeing, and to build and manage respectful relationships
  • Acquire, apply and evaluate movement skills, concepts and strategies to respond confidently, competently and creatively in various physical activity settings
  • Engage in and create opportunities for regular physical activity participation as individuals and for the communities to which they belong
    Analyse how varied and changing personal and contextual factors shape opportunities for health and physical activity.

Senior School Courses offered in 2026

In this course students explore health as a dynamic quality of life. Students will examine the impact of social, environmental, economic and biomedical determinants on health and their collective contribution to health disparities, as well as exploring approaches to address barriers which prevent groups from experiencing better health. Students apply inquiry skills to examine and analyse health issues, develop arguments and draw evidence-based conclusions. The course also provides students with opportunities to develop skills that will enable them to pursue careers in health promotion, research or community health care.

Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. Students learn about physiological, psychological and biomechanical principles, and apply these to analyse and improve personal and group performances in physical activities. Throughout the course, students learn through integrated written, oral and active learning experiences. The course also provides students with opportunities to develop skills that will enable them to pursue personal interests and potential in physical activity as athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and/or volunteers.

Through interaction with the natural world, Outdoor Education aims to develop an understanding of
our relationships with the environment, others and ourselves. The Outdoor Education General course
focuses on outdoor activities in a range of environments, including bushwalking, sailing, climbing and orienteering. It provides students with an opportunity to develop essential life skills and physical activity skills, and an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the environment and develop a positive relationship with nature. The course also provides students with opportunities to develop skills that will enable them to pursue personal interests and careers in outdoor pursuits, environmental management, or eco-tourism.

This qualification is delivered over two years through IVET Institute Pty Ltd RTO code: 40548
Students undertaking this course will be enrolled with IVET.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in entry-level assistant coaching roles, working or volunteering at community-based sports clubs and organisations in the Australian sport industry. The course provides a defined and fundamental range of elementary coaching skills needed to engage participants in a specific sport, under the supervision of a senior coach. This Qualification will empower students to strengthen their organisation and time management skills, as well as their ability to adapt and “think on their feet” in practical situations. More information available on the Pathways page.

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