Health & Physical Education Core

Year 8

Subject Information

Students complete one semester in this subject.

Subject Description

The fundamental aim of Health & Physical Education is to provide for involvement in physical activity in a way which promotes immediate and long term health benefits to the participant.
 
Students will learn to:

• appreciate and understand the value of physical activity and its relationship to a healthy active lifestyle

• work to their optimal level of fitness

• develop the major skills necessary to participate successfully in a variety of physical activities.

• experience enjoyment and satisfaction through physical activity

• develop social skills and demonstrate the importance of teamwork and cooperation in group activities

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding in a variety of physical activities and evaluate their own and others’ performance

• identify and participate in group activities which promote self confidence and cooperation

• critically assess and develop effective strategies and behaviours to promote safety

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of smoking, alcohol and drugs and associated health implications

Course Fees

Nil.

Additional Costs

Nil.

Criterion A:

Knowing & Understanding

Criterion C:

Applying and Performing

Criterion B:

Planning for Performance

Criterion D:

Reflecting and Improving Performance

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