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 of $70 includes 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 of $70 includes materials for practical assignments.
FOOD AND HOSPITALITY
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Stage 1 Food & Hospitality or Child Studies
Course Description
This course focuses 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
An additional fee of $200 includes materials for practical assignments
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Stage 1 Food & Hospitality or Child Studies
Course Description
This course focuses 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
An additional fee of $200 includes materials for practical assignments
HEALTH
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 of $125 includes the Provide First Aid Certificate.
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
- Completing an Applied First Aid Course
- 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, issues analysis, practical activities
- 30% Independent investigation related to an area of study selected by the student.
Additional Information
An additional fee of $125 includes the Provide First Aid Certificate.
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
An additional fee of approximately $500 includes all camps and first aid course. Students will spend a minimum of 9 days out of school while on camps
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
An additional fee of approximately $500 includes all camps and first aid course. Students will spend a minimum of 9 days out of school while on camps
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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
Students will undertake three different sporting activities throughout the year. Within each activity they will undertake deeper investigation, focussing on: Psychological demands for improvement; Cultural demands to enable activity and Physiological adaptations to improve performance.
Content
Sports may include:
Assessment Components
Additional Information
An additional fee to access community services and specialist tuition may be required depending on the sports covered. This amount is subject to variation.
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
Students will undertake three different sporting activities throughout the year. Within each activity they will undertake deeper investigation, focussing on: Psychological demands for improvement; Cultural demands to enable activity and Physiological adaptations to improve performance.
Content
Sports may include:
- Aquatics (Sailing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, etc.)
- Touch
- Badminton
Assessment Components
- Diagnostic Analysis: Students explore sports in terms of movement patterns, physiological demands, implement modifications to improve performance and evaluate effectiveness. The use of technology is encouraged in the collection of evidence.
- Improvement Analysis: Students explore and analyse evidence of physical activity to provide feedback on ways in which performance improvement can be achieved. The use of technology is encouraged in the collection of evidence.
- Group Dynamics: Students work with a group of peers to organise an event. This could include a lunchtime competition, coaching clinic for another group of students, or another option discussed with the class teacher. Students collect data from the activities undertaken by recording data, using Apps, video analysis or self/ peer assessment feedback.
Additional Information
An additional fee to access community services and specialist tuition may be required depending on the sports covered. This amount is subject to variation.