Cessnock High School

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PDHPE Faculty

PDHPE 

Who Should Study This Course 

Students who have an interest in health, sport, physical activity and human performance. This is an ATAR course and is suitable for students looking to attend university to pursue a career in the health industry, study physiotherapy, sports science, teaching, sport and recreation or medicine. 

 

Course Description 

The PDHPE 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. Students have the opportunity to study physical performance, advanced approaches to training and sports medicine as well as the health of Australians. 

 

What Students Learn 

Students will learn values and attitudes that promote healthy and active lifestyles and communities.  They will develop knowledge and understanding of the factors that affect health and about the way the body moves. 

Students will develop the capacity to exercise influence over personal and community health and to take action to improve participation and performance in physical activity.  This is an academic subject and as such students will develop their ability to apply the skills of critical thinking, research and analysis.

Need more information 

https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/pdhpe/pdhpe-syllabus 

 

Community & Family Studies 

Who Should Study This Course 

Students who have an interest in individual, family and community health. This an ATAR course and is suitable for students looking to attend university to pursue a career in the health and wellbeing sector, nursing, humanities and social work. 

 

Course Description 

Community and Family Studies Stage 6 syllabus is designed to develop an understanding of the diverse nature and interdependence of families and communities within Australian society. The course enables students to plan and manage resources effectively in order to address contemporary issues facing families and communities. 

 

What Students Learn 

Students will gain a knowledge and understanding about resource management and its role in ensuring individual, group, family and community wellbeing.  They will also learn about the contribution positive relationships make to individual, group, family and community wellbeing.  Students will develop research methodology and skills in researching, analysing and communicating and in the application of management processes to meet the needs of individuals, groups, families and communities.

Need more information 

https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/pdhpe/community-family-studies-syllabus 

 

Sport, Lifestyle and Recreational Studies 

Who Should Study This Course 

This is a content endorsed course. It will count towards your HSC but does not have an HSC examination and does not contribute towards the calculation of your ATAR. This course is suitable for students who enjoy sport and physical activity and who are not seeking an ATAR. 

 

Course Description 

Students learn about the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle and recognise the need to be responsible and informed decision-makers. This course enables students to further develop their understanding of and competence in a range of sport and recreational pursuits. 

 

What Students Learn 

Students will learn about the factors that influence health and participation in physical activityprinciples that affect quality of performanceimplement strategies to promote health, physical activity and enhanced performance.  It is envisioned students will develop a lifelong commitment to an active, healthy lifestyle and the achievement of movement potential.

Need more information 

https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/pdhpe/sport-lifestyle-recreation-studies