This document outlines the subject options offered at the school including compulsory Sport and elective options of 1 or 2 Unit Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation (SLR) and 2 Unit Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). SLR can be studied for 3 or 6 periods per week and covers topics like games, aquatics, health and fitness. 2 Unit PDHPE is an ATAR subject involving theoretical study and examination. Potential career pathways related to these subjects include sports teacher, physiotherapist, personal trainer and health promotion. Students are encouraged to seek further information from teachers or online resources if interested in these course selections.
2. SUBJECTS OFFERED 1. Sport:(Compulsory) 2. Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation:SLR (Elective) Two courses: a) 1 Unit SLR – 3 periods per week b) 2 Unit SLR – 6 periods per week 3. PDHPE 2 Unit:(Elective) – 6 periods per week
3. SENIOR SPORT Sport is a Department of Education requirement. All students must participate in sport to a satisfactory level. 3 periods per week with the entire year group. There is only a satisfactory or unsatisfactory level of achievement. All students who are unsatisfactory in Yr 11 may jeopardise their progression to year 12.
9. 2 UNIT PDHPE OVERVIEW This is an ATARsubject. Theoretical based subject where students study and explore a range of practical and health related concepts. The only practical that is involved is based around laboratories and testing of biomechanical, fitness and skill acquisition principles. HSC exam is a 3 hour written examination
25. Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing, Education, Community Studies) etc, etc, etc(Please note – it is important to speak to FVHS Careers Advisor for specific prerequisites for all university courses. This may have a large impact on your subject selections)
34. NEED MORE INFORMATION? If you are interested in studying either 2 Unit PDHPEor Sport Lifestyle and Recreation and want more detailed information about what you will be studying in Year 11 and 12, simply click on the following links to explore the syllabus! 2 UNIT PDHPE PRELIMINARY AND HSC SYLLABUS 1 AND 2 UNIT SLR SYLLABUS OR
35. NEED MORE INFORMATION? Ask Mr. Karam or any PDHPE teacher over the next few days or during Health classes; or Log onto Moodle and click on the PDHPE/Year 10 page and revisit this PowerPoint presentation again in your own time and read the accompanying information sheets; or Write down a list of questions and ask Mr. Karam at Subject Selection Evening
36. QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, please either see MrKaram or speak to any PDHPE teacher