Page 14 - Senior School Subject Selection Book 2022

HEALTH &

PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

During the year, students can choose to take one or more Health
and Physical Education (HPE) subject from the following courses:

• Health and Physical Education
• Adventure Challenge

Year 10 Health and Physical Education provides students with the
opportunity to explore topics and physical activities that promote
health, participation and performance in physical activity. This
subject is designed to prepare students for Senior Physical
Education.

ADVENTURE

CHALLENGE

Year 10 Adventure Challenge focuses on physical activities
designed to challenge students physiologically, behaviourally and
socially in diverse contexts and environments. It is expected that
students will participate in movement challenges (as individuals
and in teams or groups) and recreational activities, in natural and
outdoor settings.

Access to specialised college facilities, equipment and relevant
teacher expertise will engage students in activities such as
mountain biking, trail running and kayaking.

Students will also become familiar with risk management and
first aid.

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ECONOMICS

Students will study the production, processing, consumption,
marketing of food, and the nature of food, human nutrition,
through a problem solving process. The focus of this specialist
area is on the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
Students will improve their cooking skills and increase their
confidence in the kitchen while preparing healthy nutritional
meals.

Students considering studying Hospitality Practices as part of
their Senior pathways should consider this subject.

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