PDHPE
The PDHPE curriculum provides various opportunities for students to explore further their understanding of the content they are learning in class through different experiences such as excursions and incursions we offer at the College.
Last Thursday, 2 March, Year 9 participated in a Smashed incursion presented by Gibber, who created a performance designed to reinforce key learning objectives visually and acknowledge teenagers' risky behaviour online and the consequences of underage drinking. Students were completely engaged throughout the presentation and were able to take a lot away from it, including the risks involved in underage drinking and drug use.
“Tackling underage drinking with positive thinking
When the world inevitably throws out choices
Be ready to make an informed one”
"Smashed empowers young people to explore the themes raised through a natural fascination with the characters and their choices. What attitudes drove them to do what they did? How do they feel now? What could they do differently to get a better outcome?”
Other Excursions coming up this year as part of the PDHPE programs include:
- Year 11 PDHPE - UoW Anatomy and Biomechanics Labs - Term 2
- Year 11 PDHPE - Senior First Aid Course - Term 3
- Year 10 PDHPE - Bstreetsmart Road Safety Excursion in Homebush - Term 3
- Year 9 Pass - Wheelchair Basketball - Term 3
- Year 7 PDHPE - Swim Safety and First Aid - Term 4
There are a variety of units that we cover in order to reach our outcomes in PDHPE. These units provide students with lifelong skills and knowledge around physical development and health. The content covers important life topics around relationships, nutrition, drug and alcohol use, puberty and the body systems, just to name a few. Here are the topics studied this Term in Years 7-12:
Our students have been working hard all term in both theory and practical lessons. Here are some photos of our students in action!
It is important that parents and carers are aware of the healthy guidelines recommended for children. It is suggested that your child follows these to ensure they are staying fit and healthy and meeting the recommended amount of physical activity per day.
Physical Activity Guidelines
- For health benefits, young people aged 13–17 should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity daily.
- Young peoples’ physical activity should include various aerobic activities, including some vigorous intensity activity.
- On at least three days per week, young people should engage in activities that strengthen muscles and bone.
- To achieve additional health benefits, young people should engage in more activity – up to several hours per day.
Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
- To reduce health risks, young people aged 13–17 should minimise their daily sedentary time. To achieve this:
- Limit electronic media for entertainment (e.g., television, seated electronic games, and computer use) to no more than two hours a day – lower levels are associated with reduced health risks.
- Break up long periods of sitting as often as possible.