Waimea College Waimea College

Year 9 Health & Physical Education

9HPE
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Swain, Mr N. Chippendale.

Through learning in this curriculum, students will gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and to contribute actively to the well-being of other people and of their communities. Students will take increasing responsibility for their own health and learn movement skills in a wide range of contexts. They will develop the skills that will enable them to enhance their relationships with other people. The main areas of learning are Health Education (Well-being, Our Body, Mental Health, Relationships and Sexuality Education, Food and Nutrition) and Physical Education (Aquatics, FUNdamentals, Fitness, Team Sports, Creative Movement).


Departments:

Year 9 Options, Health/PE


Pathway

Year 10 Health & Physical Education



			


				

Disclaimer

All courses are dependent on student numbers and staffing. Students will be advised if the school is unable to provide the subjects they select. If a course is over-subscribed, students will be required to take part in a selection process.