STAGE 1 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CHILD STUDIES
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students examine the period of childhood from conception to 8 years and issues related to the growth, health, and well-being of children. They research how important play is to the physical, social and cognitive development of children and produce a story bag to promote this, puppets will be designed and constructed as a main component. Nutritious foods suitable for children will be produced and a current childhood issue in our community will be researched. Paddock to plate activities for children will be planned and ran with children. In Semester 2 this will involve running workshops with children in the Learning Centre at the Royal Adelaide Show over a number of days.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
An additional fee of $70 includes consumable products.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students examine the period of childhood from conception to 8 years and issues related to the growth, health, and well-being of children. They research how important play is to the physical, social and cognitive development of children and produce a story bag to promote this, puppets will be designed and constructed as a main component. Nutritious foods suitable for children will be produced and a current childhood issue in our community will be researched. Paddock to plate activities for children will be planned and ran with children. In Semester 2 this will involve running workshops with children in the Learning Centre at the Royal Adelaide Show over a number of days.
Content
- Child development
- The importance of child’s play
- Preparing healthy food for children
- Creating a story bag including a puppet
- Contemporary issues affecting children
- Paddock to plate activities for children
Assessment Components
- Investigations
- Group Work
- Action Plan
- Practical work
- Evaluations
Additional Information
An additional fee of $70 includes consumable products.
FOOD & HOSPITALITY A
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students will develop Skills in safe food handling practices when using potentially hazardous foods. They will use local produce to prepare dishes suitable for the Food and Hospitality industry. Students will investigate careers in the hospitality industry. They will investigate the café culture and the healthy eating trends in food and hospitality.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
An additional fee of $125 includes consumables products.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students will develop Skills in safe food handling practices when using potentially hazardous foods. They will use local produce to prepare dishes suitable for the Food and Hospitality industry. Students will investigate careers in the hospitality industry. They will investigate the café culture and the healthy eating trends in food and hospitality.
Content
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Use of Local Produce in the Food and Hospitality Industry
- Careers in Hospitality Industry
- Healthy Eating Trends in Food and Hospitality
- Café Culture
Assessment Components
- Investigations
- Group Work
- Action Plans
- Practical work
- Evaluations
Additional Information
An additional fee of $125 includes consumables products.
FOOD & HOSPITALITY B
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students will develop skills in modifying recipes to increase the nutritional value. They will investigate and produce healthy dishes from other cultures. Students will investigate and produce dishes using Australian native ingredients. They will investigate trends in the Food and Hospitality industry.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
An additional fee of $125 includes consumable products.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students will develop skills in modifying recipes to increase the nutritional value. They will investigate and produce healthy dishes from other cultures. Students will investigate and produce dishes using Australian native ingredients. They will investigate trends in the Food and Hospitality industry.
Content
- Improving the Nutritional Value of Recipes
- Multicultural Buffets
- Native Australian Ingredients
- Coffee Trends
- Chocolate Trends
Assessment Components
- Investigation
- Group Work
- Action Plans
- Practical work
- Evaluations
Additional Information
An additional fee of $125 includes consumable products.
HEALTH EDUCATION
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
This course aims to allow students the opportunities to develop an understanding of defining health, health and relationships and mental and emotional health. Students investigate current health issues and trends in selected communities and learn to analyse current media, both print and visual. Group tasks allow students to collaborate, share ideas and apply health promoting actions through selected presentations.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
This course aims to allow students the opportunities to develop an understanding of defining health, health and relationships and mental and emotional health. Students investigate current health issues and trends in selected communities and learn to analyse current media, both print and visual. Group tasks allow students to collaborate, share ideas and apply health promoting actions through selected presentations.
Content
- Analysis of the roles of community agencies, health professionals and governments in addressing health and well-being issues.
- Investigate into support networks at schools and in the local community for individual health relationships.
- Work independently and develop group skills and apply them in a practical area related to health to improve outcomes for individuals and communities.
Assessment Components
- Issue Response
- Group Activity
- Investigations
- Media response
OUTDOOR EDUCATION A
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to a suitably high standard. They are required to apply practical skills effectively in natural environments that provide for both physical and personal challenge situations. Evidence of the application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations also takes place in the natural environment. The ability to effectively plan and complete a three to four day camp is the mode for assessment.
Content
Additional Information
An additional fee of $250 includes a 3 to 4-night light weight canoe/kayaking camp. Students are required access to their own multi speed (gears with low ratio preferred) mountain bike.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to a suitably high standard. They are required to apply practical skills effectively in natural environments that provide for both physical and personal challenge situations. Evidence of the application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations also takes place in the natural environment. The ability to effectively plan and complete a three to four day camp is the mode for assessment.
Content
- Canoe/Kayaking
- MTB Cycling
- Minimal Impact Camping Techniques
- First Aid
- Environmental Studies
- Navigation
- 70% Experiences in Nature
- 30% Environmental Investigation
Additional Information
An additional fee of $250 includes a 3 to 4-night light weight canoe/kayaking camp. Students are required access to their own multi speed (gears with low ratio preferred) mountain bike.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION B
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to a suitably high standard. They are required to apply practical skills effectively in natural environments that provide for both physical and personal challenge. Evidence of the application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations also takes place in the natural environment. The ability to effectively plan and complete a three to four day camp is the mode for assessment.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
An additional fee of $250 includes a 3 night kayaking or canoeing camp.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to a suitably high standard. They are required to apply practical skills effectively in natural environments that provide for both physical and personal challenge. Evidence of the application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations also takes place in the natural environment. The ability to effectively plan and complete a three to four day camp is the mode for assessment.
Content
- Rock Climbing
- Bushwalking
- Minimal Impact Camping Techniques
- First Aid
- Environmental Studies
- Navigation
- Planning
Assessment Components
- 70% Experiences in Nature
- 30% Environmental Investigation
Additional Information
An additional fee of $250 includes a 3 night kayaking or canoeing camp.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION A
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students will undertake three different sporting activities throughout the year. Within each activity they will undertake deeper investigation, focussing on Biomechanical analysis for improvement, Cultural demands to enable activity and Physiological adaptations to improve performance.
Content
Sports may include:
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students are expected to be changed into the Physical Education uniform and are expected to participate fully. Students considering Stage 2 Physical Education are advised to take this course. Additional fees may be charged to cover community facilities
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students will undertake three different sporting activities throughout the year. Within each activity they will undertake deeper investigation, focussing on Biomechanical analysis for improvement, Cultural demands to enable activity and Physiological adaptations to improve performance.
Content
Sports may include:
- Activities from Fencing, Football, or other sport as determined
- Biomechanical Analysis of a Sport
- Physiological Diagnosis of Sport
Assessment Components
- 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. 2 tasks weighted 80%
- Physical Activity Investigation: Students investigate how personal, social and cultural factors affect or are influenced by participation in aquatic activities such as Surf Life Saving. Students collect data from the activities undertaken by recording data, using Apps, video analysis or self/ peer assessment feedback. 1 task weighted 20%.
Additional Information
Students are expected to be changed into the Physical Education uniform and are expected to participate fully. Students considering Stage 2 Physical Education are advised to take this course. Additional fees may be charged to cover community facilities
PHYSICAL EDUCATION B
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students will undertake three different sporting activities throughout the semester. Within each activity they will undertake deeper investigation, focussing on Psychological demands for coaching and skill learning and development, Cultural demands to enable activity and Physiological adaptations to improve performance .
Content
Sports may include:
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students are expected to be changed into the Physical Education uniform and are expected to participate fully. Students considering Stage 2 Physical Education are advised to take this course. Additional fees may be charged to cover community facilities
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Students will undertake three different sporting activities throughout the semester. Within each activity they will undertake deeper investigation, focussing on Psychological demands for coaching and skill learning and development, Cultural demands to enable activity and Physiological adaptations to improve performance .
Content
Sports may include:
- Surfing
- Coaching Unit for Primary School students
- Skills Analysis in a sport chosen by the group
Assessment Components
- 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. The students will also complete a coaching unit for Primary School aged students. 2 tasks weighted 80%.
- Physical Activity Investigation: Students investigate how personal, social and cultural and equity factors affect or are influenced by participation in Surfing. Students collect data from the activities undertaken by recording data, using Apps, video analysis or self/ peer assessment feedback. 1 task weighted 20%.
Additional Information
Students are expected to be changed into the Physical Education uniform and are expected to participate fully. Students considering Stage 2 Physical Education are advised to take this course. Additional fees may be charged to cover community facilities