Year 11 PDHPE Excursion
On Friday the 23 July, the Year 11 PDHPE classes attended Wollongong University and had the privilege to participate in some hands-on, interactive lessons about the currently studied topic; The Body In Motion. Throughout the day, both classes were able to see and learn more about human organs, bones, muscles and joints. Witnessing real life cadavers was very helpful in extending our understanding of the human body and being able to touch organs and put together a human skeleton made the experience all the more interesting and exciting. We were also lucky to spend some time in the Biomechanics lab, where we participated in a range of practical activities to broaden our knowledge of how motion, force, balance and stability are applied and used by individuals to improve performance. We were able to practise balance by attempting to complete a two-person hold that depended on one’s centre of gravity, and we interacted with force by using a track that measured the force an individual exerts on the ground when running and walking. Overall, the experience was very enjoyable and informative. I would like to thank the instructors at Wollongong University for their interactive and helpful lessons, as well as the PDHPE teachers that were involved in organising and accompanying us on the excursion. Thank you!
By Meghann Peeters