Year 12 Subjects - Physical Education

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Subject Description:

Students focus on major issues related to Australia?s health status. They also look at factors that affect physical performance. They undertake optional study from a range of choices. This includes investigating the health of young people or of groups experiencing health inequities.

In other options, students focus on improved performance and safe participation by learning about advanced approaches to training or sports medicine concepts. There is also an opportunity to think critically about the factors that impact on sport and physical activity in Australian society.

Topics Covered:

Core Topics (60%)
Health Priorities in Australia
Factors Affecting Performance

Optional Component (40%)
Students to select two options each from:
The Health of Young People
Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society
Sports Medicine
Improving Performance
Equity and Health

Taught by:

Mr. Tom Gee