HSC | Health and Movement Science (Formerly PDHPE)
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Course Description
The Year 11 and 12 course is structured to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills of health and movement concepts. Health and Movement Science draws on a multitude of fields and the application of scientific concepts to actively engage students in learning about the factors that influence health and movement.
The aim of Health and Movement Science is to develop in each student a capacity to think about and act critically regarding key issues related to health and movement. This enables them to make informed decisions that contribute to healthy and active lifestyles for individuals and communities and supports wellbeing.
The Health and Movement Science Course is shaped by the 5 propositions. Year 11 is organised into 2 focus areas: Health for Individuals and Communities; and The Body and Mind in Motion. Year 12 is organised into 2 focus areas: Health in an Australian and Global Context; and Training for Improved Performance. Depth studies are also to be embedded in Years 11 and 12, and a Collaborative Investigation embedded in Year 11. The skills of collaboration, analysis, communication, creative thinking, problem-solving and research underpin the syllabus content. These skills capture the syllabus structure along with the propositions ‘Focus on educative purpose, take a strengths-based approach, value movement, develop health-based literacy and include a critical inquiry approach.’
Topics studied in Year 11
- Focus 1 – Health for Individuals and Communities
- Focus 2 – The Body and Mind in Motion
- Major Task 1 – Collaborative Investigation
- Major Task 2 – Depth Studies
Topics studied in Year 12
- Focus 1 – Health in an Australian and Global Context
- Focus 2 – Training for Improved Performance
- Major Task 2 – Depth Studies
What do you do in this course?
Students develop 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. We analyse Australia’s Health issues and develop essential skills on healthy living and first aid.
Students also build a comprehensive understanding of all factors for improving sports related performance.
The course provides opportunities to explore areas of interest in greater depth and apply health and movement concepts to various contexts and groups. To equip students to navigate the dynamic nature of health and movement, emphasis is given to developing skills of collaboration, analysis, communication, creative thinking, problem-solving and research.
How can this course help you in the future?
The syllabus provides a direct link with study and vocational pathways in the areas of recreation and physical activity, fitness, paramedical science, sports coaching and health sciences.