Year 8 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
3 TERMS OR SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
Through a range of teaching strategies students learn how to take positive action to enhance their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing. There is a focus on developing movement competence and confidence. Students develop specialised movement skills and understanding in a range of Physical activity settings.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students are expected to be changed into the Physical Education uniform and are expected to participate fully. Modifications to our program will be made for individuals with long term medical problems.
3 TERMS OR SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
Through a range of teaching strategies students learn how to take positive action to enhance their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing. There is a focus on developing movement competence and confidence. Students develop specialised movement skills and understanding in a range of Physical activity settings.
Content
- Alcohol & Other drugs
- Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Being Healthy, Safe and Active
- Safety, Challenge & Adventure
- Games & Sports
- Lifelong Physical Activities
- Expressive Movement
- Health Benefits of Physical Activity
Assessment Components
- Students are assessed on performance in theory and practical formats. Performance checklists covering two strands: Movement and Physical Education and Personal, Social and Community Health.
Additional Information
Students are expected to be changed into the Physical Education uniform and are expected to participate fully. Modifications to our program will be made for individuals with long term medical problems.
FOOD & NUTRITION
TERM COURSE
Course Description
Through a range of teaching strategies students learn how to take positive action to enhance their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing. There is a focus on developing a toolbox of skills to make choices to create a sustainable life. Food and nutrition explores the role of food and nutrition in enhancing health, wellbeing, and performance.
Content
Assessment Components
TERM COURSE
Course Description
Through a range of teaching strategies students learn how to take positive action to enhance their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing. There is a focus on developing a toolbox of skills to make choices to create a sustainable life. Food and nutrition explores the role of food and nutrition in enhancing health, wellbeing, and performance.
Content
- Hygiene & Preparing Food Safely
- Weighing and Measuring
- Go for 2 Fruit and 5 Vegetables
- Knife Skills
- Sustainable Food Choices and Reducing Food Waste.
Assessment Components
- Students are assessed on performance in theory and practical formats. Performance checklists covering Personal, Social and Community Health are used.