Personal Development, Health and Physical Education is a 2 unit academic course which contributes to the University Admissions Index.

It is an integrated area of study that provides for the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of students. It involves students learning about and practicing ways of maintaining active, healthy lifestyles and improving their health status. It is also concerned with social and scientific understandings about movement, which lead to enhanced movement potential and appreciation of movement in their lives.

Course Content

Preliminary Course - Year 11

Core Strands (70%)

• Meaning of health and physical activit
• Better health for individuals
• The body in motion

Optional Components (30%)

Students study two options :

• First aid
• Fitness choices

HSC Course – Year 12

Core Strands (60%)

• Health priorities in Australia
• Factors affecting performance

Optional Components (40%)

Students select two of the following options :

• The health of young people
• Sports medicine
• Improving performance