STAGE 2 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CHILD STUDIES
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Stage 1 Child Studies or Food & Hospitality
Course Description
This course focuses on children’s growth and development from conception to 8 years. Students critically examine contemporary issues relating to children and gain an understanding of the growth and development of children. This subject enables students to develop a variety of research, management, and practical skills. Students will be involved in planning and implementing activities with primary school aged children and designing and creating a variety of resources suitable for children.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
An additional fee may be incurred for materials for practical assignments.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Stage 1 Child Studies or Food & Hospitality
Course Description
This course focuses on children’s growth and development from conception to 8 years. Students critically examine contemporary issues relating to children and gain an understanding of the growth and development of children. This subject enables students to develop a variety of research, management, and practical skills. Students will be involved in planning and implementing activities with primary school aged children and designing and creating a variety of resources suitable for children.
Content
- Special Dietary requirements
- Teaching safety through food preparation
- Children Literature
- Working with Children
- Advertisements for children’s television
- Developing classroom resources for Junior Primary
Assessment Components
- 70% Practical Tasks (action plan, research, evaluations
- 30% Independent Investigation related to an area of study selected by the student
Additional Information
An additional fee may be incurred for materials for practical assignments.
FOOD AND HOSPITALITY
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Stage 1 Food & Hospitality would be an advantage but is not essential.
Course Description
This course focused on the contemporary and changing nature of the food and hospitality industry. Students critically examine contemporary and future issues within the food and hospitality industry and the influences of the economic, environment, legal, political, sociocultural, and technological factors at local, national, and global levels.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Consumable products may incur an additional fee.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Stage 1 Food & Hospitality would be an advantage but is not essential.
Course Description
This course focused on the contemporary and changing nature of the food and hospitality industry. Students critically examine contemporary and future issues within the food and hospitality industry and the influences of the economic, environment, legal, political, sociocultural, and technological factors at local, national, and global levels.
Content
- The impact of current trends legislation and marketing strategies on the food and hospitality industry
- The influence of digital technologies and social media on the food and hospitality industry
- The response of the food and hospitality industry to the needs of diverse community groups within society
- The contribution of the food and hospitality industry to local economies
- The environmental impact of the changing nature of the food and hospitality industry
Assessment Components
- 70% Practical Tasks (action plan, research, evaluations)
- 30% Independent Investigation related to an area of study selected by the student.
Additional Information
Consumable products may incur an additional fee.
HEALTH & WELLBEING
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Course Description
This subject is offered to any student who has a commitment to their personal growth and is prepared to develop an increased awareness of appropriate health behaviour. In this course, students will be encouraged to challenge, develop and affirm their own values, opinions and beliefs about a variety of aspects related to health. Students will need to decide and act on issues affecting the health of individuals and the community whilst identifying health promotion to improve health status and well-being.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
An additional fee to access community services may be incurred.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Course Description
This subject is offered to any student who has a commitment to their personal growth and is prepared to develop an increased awareness of appropriate health behaviour. In this course, students will be encouraged to challenge, develop and affirm their own values, opinions and beliefs about a variety of aspects related to health. Students will need to decide and act on issues affecting the health of individuals and the community whilst identifying health promotion to improve health status and well-being.
Content
- Determinants of Health – Identifying what constitutes good health and the factors affecting individuals and communities’ health status and well-being; development of life skills to improve or maintain personal health; strategies in creating supportive environments
- Sexuality and Relationships – Identifying sexual identity of individuals using sex-role stereotypes and role models; Identifying relationship importance including the role of power in relationships; socialisation of sexual identity and gender construction.
Assessment Components
- 70% Group assignment, Initiative Assignment, Folios
- 30% Independent investigation related to an area of study selected by the student.
Additional Information
An additional fee to access community services may be incurred.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Course Description
Two to three practical activities will be selected by the students including bushwalking and an aquatic activity e.g. surfing. The main focus is to develop the students understanding of the environment/eco systems they travel and study, and to enable them to develop their own sound environmental ethics. The field–based activities incorporated into this program allow students to develop technical skills, leadership, and independence. They are able to explore and apply sustainable practices in relation to the environment.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
There will be an additional fee for camps and the first aid course. Students will spend approximately 11 days out of school while on camps and it is expected they will follow up work missed during this time.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Course Description
Two to three practical activities will be selected by the students including bushwalking and an aquatic activity e.g. surfing. The main focus is to develop the students understanding of the environment/eco systems they travel and study, and to enable them to develop their own sound environmental ethics. The field–based activities incorporated into this program allow students to develop technical skills, leadership, and independence. They are able to explore and apply sustainable practices in relation to the environment.
Content
- Folio Work
- First Aid
- Leadership and Planning
- Risk Management
- Environmental Studies
Assessment Components
- 50% Experience in Natural Environments
- 20% About Natural Environments
- 30% External Investigation
Additional Information
There will be an additional fee for camps and the first aid course. Students will spend approximately 11 days out of school while on camps and it is expected they will follow up work missed during this time.
SPORTS STUDIES
FULL YEAR COURSE – 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
A proven commitment to physical activity and completion of Stage 1 Physical Education A and/or B is an advantage.
Course Description
The Sports Studies – Integrated Physical Education Stage 2 course is based on the practical side of sports. The course enables students to think critically about their own skills and evaluate their practical performances. Theoretical components are embedded within these practical activities enabling students to connect and reflect on their chosen capabilities whilst in collaborative environments.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students are expected to be changed into the Physical Education uniform and are expected to participate fully.
An additional fee to access community services and specialist tuition may be required depending on the sports covered.
FULL YEAR COURSE – 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
A proven commitment to physical activity and completion of Stage 1 Physical Education A and/or B is an advantage.
Course Description
The Sports Studies – Integrated Physical Education Stage 2 course is based on the practical side of sports. The course enables students to think critically about their own skills and evaluate their practical performances. Theoretical components are embedded within these practical activities enabling students to connect and reflect on their chosen capabilities whilst in collaborative environments.
Content
- Practical Inquiry: Students demonstrate their understanding and application of sports knowledge and skills through several practical activities. They reflect on their learning and progress in each practical, focusing on skill development rather than data analysis. The development of their skills occurs in practical sessions with opportunities to analyse and evaluate evidence of their improvement.
- Connections: Students collaborate in small groups to research, develop and implement a coaching course with another cohort of students. Specific roles and responsibilities in coaching occurs with evaluation of evidence, and reflection of their involvement. Students also have opportunities to develop and implement a sporting awareness campaign of their choosing. They will research and reflect on their involvement as well as evaluate the development of their chosen capability through collaboration. This all occurs with the focus and development of a chosen capability.
- Personal Endeavour: Students take on a practical based where they investigate, design, and implement a chosen fitness program. They use evidence to reflect on their success and areas of improvement. Students will connect their personal endeavour to a chosen capability, exploring the relationship between this capability and their program.
Assessment Components
- AT1: Practical Inquiry – Skills Practical (40%)
- AT2: Connections – Coaching and Community Awareness (30%)
- AT3: Personal Endeavour – Fitness Improvement (30%)
Additional Information
Students are expected to be changed into the Physical Education uniform and are expected to participate fully.
An additional fee to access community services and specialist tuition may be required depending on the sports covered.