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Year 9 Health and Physical Education	Fitness in Focus Health and Physical Education
Health and Physical Education Common Unit Health Education Health Education can be defined as a combination of learning experiences, which affect the way students think, feel and act in relation to their wellbeing and that of others. The study of Health and wellbeing is concerned with the relationship between the individual and the physical, socio-cultural, emotional, mental and spiritual constructs in our world. Health Education promotes attitudes, values and behaviours consistent with responsible actions and supports development of a critical thinking approach towards personal and community health issues. The study of Health provides a forum in which the reality of a teenager's life and the issues that are important to them can be highlighted and given value in their own right. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own actions and to understand the effect their actions have on themselves and those around them. Health Education offers experiential learning, providing opportunities for students to think critically and reflect upon a variety of personal and community health issues. It recognises that health is multi-dimensional and is influenced by both individual and group actions. Health Education respects the dignity, privacy and uniqueness of the individual. It promotes a safe and supportive environment conducive to open discussion and can deal with sensitive issues. Effective learning requires accurate and relevant information processes aimed at developing personal competence and the ongoing guidance of a trusted teacher. In Year 9 Health Education, students explore how personal, social and cultural factors influence identity, relationships and wellbeing. They examine the impact of values, attitudes and diversity on respectful relationships and community connection. Students develop social and emotional skills to support resilience, communication and informed decision-making. They investigate the role of empathy, consent and ethical choices in promoting healthy relationships. Students also access and evaluate health information from credible sources, assess support services and apply their learning to propose strategies that enhance individual and community wellbeing. The Health Education program aims to promote ways and means to help students live healthier, happier and more productive lives by: building student agency by equipping students with the skills to access, synthesise and evaluate health information developing health literacy skills to ensure students know how and when to take positive action that protect, enhance and advocate for their own and others’ health and wellbeing. assisting students to develop a greater understanding of themselves and their relationships with others so that a true sense of self may be enhanced enabling more effective means of communication guiding students in the process of decision-making, especially in relation to their own wellbeing encouraging assertive and responsible behaviour patterns and developing a greater appreciation of diversity providing a safe and secure environment in which students can discuss personal and community health issues Focus areas addressed in year 9 include: alcohol and other drugs (AD) nutrition and physical activity mental health and wellbeing relationships and sexuality education emotional literacy cyber safety and online relationships help seeking skills Assessment Personal reflection journal Health promotion campaign Collaborative group task Research investigation Case Study analysis Physical Education All students in Year 9 participate in Physical Education classes which are conducted at the Carey Sports Complex at Bulleen, Carey Kew Sports Complex and various offsite locations. Facilities at Carey Bulleen include: Geoffrey Stevens Swimming Pool Complex Gerard Cramer Physical Education Centre (a double indoor gym) Four ovals Two soccer/hockey fields Carey Kew Sports Complex and the Kew campus offer the following facilities: Six tennis courts Two bowling greens Macafee Courts (undercover) Gym and weights room Sandell Oval Movement is central to Physical Education for acquiring the skills, concepts and strategic awareness required for physical activity participation and enhanced performance. Physical Education concepts are informed by the related individual and team skill development, sociocultural factors and behavioural aspects. Students develop movement competence and confidence in a range of physical activities in a variety of contexts and environments. In Year 9 the practical learning experiences support students to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate personal physical activity to enhance their wellbeing. Students learn to be creative in the way that they adapt and improvise their movements to respond to different situations. This learning provides students with knowledge, understanding and skills to devise, apply and appraise a range of strategies to improve their own movement performance and those of others. The course acquaints students with varied activities during the year in an attempt to establish and foster an increase in skill and fitness levels, whilst enhancing self-confidence and motivation. Personal responsibility is developed throughout the units, as are co-operation and the belief that physical activity should be a lifelong commitment. The development of important social skills and sportsmanship are encouraged. Students participate in the following units: Target Games Footy Codes Striking Sports Move your Body - Dance and Athletic Performance Learn to Coach Invasion Water Sports Sport Education in Physical Education Program (SEPEP) The assessment of each unit is based on the following criteria: Teamwork: Value working in a team and contribute by leading others and displaying initiative. Provide respectful and constructive feedback and express your thoughts in a variety of ways. Decision-making: Reflect on your own learning and experiment and explore ways to be effective in game play. Consider feedback and how it can be implemented for improved performance. Skill execution: Individual performance and understanding of the strategies required for achieving successful outcomes within specific themes including striking, throwing, kicking, catching, positioning, defending, use of space. Participation: Independently seeking new challenges and roles in a practical setting. Engage with all components of the units and the challenges it presented. High-Performance Physical Education Stream In 2027, we plan to introduce a High-Performance Physical Education Stream, a selective-entry program designed to support high-potential student athletes in striving for excellence across their academic, athletic, and personal development. Through tailored learning opportunities, evidence-based training principles, and specialised mentoring, students will develop the skills, knowledge, and habits needed to perform at a high level while maintaining balance, wellbeing, and strong academic outcomes. The program aims to foster resilient, self-aware, and ambitious young people who are well equipped to succeed in sport, education, and life beyond school. Further details regarding the selection criteria and application process will be released in the coming months.