In Heath Education,  students will identify skills and strategies to manage change and promote all aspects of their own and others’ health.

Students will perform a variety of individual movement skills and sequences, demonstrating improved control, accuracy and efficiency in their performance. In competitive contexts, they will implement a variety of tactics to achieve an intended outcome. When faced with movement challenges, students select and implement simple tactical responses.

Through interaction with the natural world, the Outdoor Recreation course aims to develop an understanding of our relationships with the environment, others and ourselves, and ultimately contribute towards a sustainable world. Outdoor activities include but are not limited to bodyboarding, snorkelling, mountain biking and navigation. Students experience learning in unique natural environments in the local area.

Sports Science aims to provide students with the opportunity to compete and develop in sporting activities. Students will be introduced to the body’s anatomical and physiological systems, biomechanical principles, and apply these to analyse and improve personal and group performances in physical activities.

Through interaction with the natural world, the Outdoor Education ATAR course aims to develop an understanding of our relationships with the environment, others and ourselves, and ultimately contribute towards a sustainable world. The integrated approach within this course allows for practical activities, theoretical concepts, and relationship with the environment to be incorporated into a meaningful program of learning. It provides students with an opportunity to develop essential life skills and physical activity skills, an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the environment and develop a positive relationship with nature. The course aims to develop self-awareness and leadership through opportunities to plan for, and facilitate, outdoor experiences. The course will prepare students for career and employment pathways in areas such as outdoor leadership, environmental interpretation, environmental planning, facilities management, eco-tourism, military service, outdoor education, and the many unforeseen areas evolving in the outdoors industry.

The Outdoor Education General course focuses on outdoor activities in a range of environments, including bushwalking, sailing, climbing and orienteering. It provides students with an opportunity to develop essential life skills and physical activity skills, and an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the environment and develop a positive relationship with nature. The course also provides students with opportunities to develop skills that will enable them to pursue personal interests and careers in outdoor pursuits, environmental management, or eco-tourism.

Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. The Physical Education Studies General course provides students with opportunities to understand and improve performance through the integration of theoretical concepts and practical activities. Through engagement as performers, leaders, coaches, analysts and planners of physical activity, students may develop skills that can be utilised in leisure, recreation, education, sport development, youth work, health and medical fields.