Course Description
Preliminary Course [Board Developed] 2 units
HSC Course [Board Developed Course] 2 units
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
The Year 11 course examines a range of areas that underpin health and physical activity. This includes how people think about health and physical activity, the management of personal health and the basis for how the body moves. The course is comprised of four components that students will study. Where appropriate, there will be case studies, practical application and research skills integrated throughout student learning.
Structure and Requirements
| Year 11 Course Content | Indicative hours |
| Focus Area 1 Health for Individuals and Communities | 40 |
| Focus Area 2 The Body and Mind in Motion | 40 |
| Depth Studies (2 or more) | 20 |
| Collaborative Investigation | 20 |
HSC Course (Year 12)
In the Year 12 course students focus on major issues related to Australia’s health status and that of people abroad. They also examine training patterns that are specifically linked to improving athletic performance across a range of contexts. The course encompasses three components that students are required to study. Where appropriate, case studies and practical application are integrated throughout student learning.
Structure and Requirements
| Year 12 Course Content | Indicative hours |
| Focus Area 1 Health in an Australian and Global Context | 45 |
| Focus Area 2 Training for Improved Performance | 45 |
| Depth Studies (2 or more) | 30 |
Students suited to this course include those interested in:
- personal & community health
- physical activity
- the human body
- sports training & performance
Assessment – HSC Course Only
| EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT | WEIGHTING | INTERNAL ASSESSMENT | WEIGHTING |
| Three hour written examination | 100% | A maximum of four formal assessment tasks which may include:
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| 100% | 100% |
Internal assessment for both Preliminary and HSC courses is measured against the following criteria:
- Skills in collaboration, analysis, communication, creative thinking, problem-solving and research 60%
- Knowledge and understanding of course content 40%
