Compulsory Subjects
Big Ball Sports
Stick & Racquet Sports Recreation Games Specialist Sport - Basketball (Academy) Specialist Sport - Netball (Academy) Introduction to the outdoors Advanced Outdoor Education* * Must have completed Introduction to the outdoors to select |
Academic Subjects
Advanced Health & PE
CERTIFICATE II SPORTS & RECREATION* * VET course (Cert II Sports Coaching) only available to Year 10 students 1 Year @ Baimbridge |
You must choose 1 compulsory subject per YEAR with one reserve
Year 10 students may choose more Health & PE in their elective choices.
Year 9's can only choose the 1 compulsory subject, they have an additional
4 periods of Health/Sport/Community Project based programming in the timetable every week.
Year 10 students may choose more Health & PE in their elective choices.
Year 9's can only choose the 1 compulsory subject, they have an additional
4 periods of Health/Sport/Community Project based programming in the timetable every week.
Big Ball Sports
For students that enjoy competitive team sports
Target Audience: This course is designed for those students who have enjoyed core Physical Education classes at junior secondary level and like team sports that are based around invading the oppositions court or field to score a goal.
Content: Students participate in physical activities including; basketball, European handball, netball, soccer, AFL football, volleyball and touch football. Students will also complete some athletic disciplines and fitness tests.
Assessment: Student assessment is based on practical participation, skill & coordination, fitness tasks, safety, tactics and strategies. A topic assignment is to be completed for the semester.
Prerequisite: Nil
Contribution: Entry fees to support any visits to local sporting venues.
Target Audience: This course is designed for those students who have enjoyed core Physical Education classes at junior secondary level and like team sports that are based around invading the oppositions court or field to score a goal.
Content: Students participate in physical activities including; basketball, European handball, netball, soccer, AFL football, volleyball and touch football. Students will also complete some athletic disciplines and fitness tests.
Assessment: Student assessment is based on practical participation, skill & coordination, fitness tasks, safety, tactics and strategies. A topic assignment is to be completed for the semester.
Prerequisite: Nil
Contribution: Entry fees to support any visits to local sporting venues.
Stick & Racquet Sports
For students that enjoy competitive team sports
Target Audience: This unit is designed for those students who have enjoyed core Physical Education classes at junior secondary level and have an interest in playing sports that involve using a bat, racquet or stick to hit an object.
Content: Students participate in physical activities including; badminton, cricket, hockey, golf, sofcrosse, softball and tennis. Students will also complete some athletic disciplines and fitness tests.
Assessment: Student assessment is based on practical participation, skill & coordination, fitness tasks, safety, tactics and strategies. A topic assignment is to be completed for the semester.
Prerequisite: Nil
Contribution: Entry fees to support any visits to local sporting venues.
Target Audience: This unit is designed for those students who have enjoyed core Physical Education classes at junior secondary level and have an interest in playing sports that involve using a bat, racquet or stick to hit an object.
Content: Students participate in physical activities including; badminton, cricket, hockey, golf, sofcrosse, softball and tennis. Students will also complete some athletic disciplines and fitness tests.
Assessment: Student assessment is based on practical participation, skill & coordination, fitness tasks, safety, tactics and strategies. A topic assignment is to be completed for the semester.
Prerequisite: Nil
Contribution: Entry fees to support any visits to local sporting venues.
Recreation Games
For students that enjoy sports less physical
Target Audience: This course is designed for students who are less interested in competition and more interested in participating for fun and fitness.
Content: Students will participate in physical activities including; aquatics, lawn bowls or croquet, minor games, bocce or klops, table tennis, gymnastics or dance and ultimate frisbee. A range of fitness activities both at school and at nearby venues will be offered.
Assessment: Student assessment is based on practical participation and application towards improving one’s health and fitness. A topic assignment is to be completed for the semester.
Prerequisite: Nil
Contribution: $30
Target Audience: This course is designed for students who are less interested in competition and more interested in participating for fun and fitness.
Content: Students will participate in physical activities including; aquatics, lawn bowls or croquet, minor games, bocce or klops, table tennis, gymnastics or dance and ultimate frisbee. A range of fitness activities both at school and at nearby venues will be offered.
Assessment: Student assessment is based on practical participation and application towards improving one’s health and fitness. A topic assignment is to be completed for the semester.
Prerequisite: Nil
Contribution: $30
Specialist Sport - Basketball
Target Audience: This course is designed for students that have a passion for basketball, typically play in a local league, want to enhance their skills and research into administration of the sport.
Content: With a focus on basketball, students will participate in skill development, refereeing and game play. Students will take on administrative duties, conduct a sporting competition, undertake coaching and officiating tasks. Students will be expected to participate in school and community sports programs and clinics.
Assessment: Students will be assessed on their skill development, safe interactions, written tasks and performance in nominated roles.
Pre-requisite: nil.
Contribution: $100 (includes uniform and various community engagements)
Pathways: This subject may be used as a building block towards careers such as sports management, marketing, coaching, refereeing, administration or training.
For students who have a background in basketball and want to further develop their skills.
Content: With a focus on basketball, students will participate in skill development, refereeing and game play. Students will take on administrative duties, conduct a sporting competition, undertake coaching and officiating tasks. Students will be expected to participate in school and community sports programs and clinics.
Assessment: Students will be assessed on their skill development, safe interactions, written tasks and performance in nominated roles.
Pre-requisite: nil.
Contribution: $100 (includes uniform and various community engagements)
Pathways: This subject may be used as a building block towards careers such as sports management, marketing, coaching, refereeing, administration or training.
For students who have a background in basketball and want to further develop their skills.
Specialist Sport - Netball
Target Audience: This course is designed for students that have a passion for netball, typically play in a local league, want to enhance their skills and research into administration of the sport.
Content: With a focus on netball, students will participate in skill development, umpiring and game play. Students will take on administrative duties, conduct a sporting competition, undertake coaching and officiating tasks. Students will be expected to participate in school and community sports programs and clinics.
Assessment: Students will be assessed on their skill development, safe interactions, written tasks and performance in nominated roles.
Pre-requisite: nil.
Contribution: $100 (includes uniform and various community engagements)
Pathways: This subject may be used as a building block towards careers such as sports management, marketing, coaching, refereeing, administration or training.
For students who have a background in netball and want to further develop their skills.
Content: With a focus on netball, students will participate in skill development, umpiring and game play. Students will take on administrative duties, conduct a sporting competition, undertake coaching and officiating tasks. Students will be expected to participate in school and community sports programs and clinics.
Assessment: Students will be assessed on their skill development, safe interactions, written tasks and performance in nominated roles.
Pre-requisite: nil.
Contribution: $100 (includes uniform and various community engagements)
Pathways: This subject may be used as a building block towards careers such as sports management, marketing, coaching, refereeing, administration or training.
For students who have a background in netball and want to further develop their skills.
OES Introduction to the outdoors
Target Audience: This course is designed for students who respect and appreciate the natural outdoor environment. It is for students who enjoy being outdoors, like to challenge themselves outside of their comfort zone, co-operate with peers positively and enjoy being a leader.
Content: Students will be exposed to a range of practical skills and study theoretical content that related to the use of natural outdoor environments. Students will learn about topics such as:
Assessment: Students assessment is based on their journal portfolio, development of practical skills and a series of minor projects.
Contribution: $300
For students that enjoy teamwork and collaboration
Content: Students will be exposed to a range of practical skills and study theoretical content that related to the use of natural outdoor environments. Students will learn about topics such as:
- Canoeing
- Snorkeling
- Camp preparation
- Planning and preparing meals for the outdoors
- Using a Trangia
- Setting up a camp site and tent
- Planning for a safe and sustainable expedition
- Nature walking
- Rock climbing
Assessment: Students assessment is based on their journal portfolio, development of practical skills and a series of minor projects.
Contribution: $300
For students that enjoy teamwork and collaboration
OES Advanced Outdoor Education
Target Audience: This course is recommended for those who strive to achieve highly in Outdoor Education and have a keen interest in the environment. It is a great asset to have completed this course if you are intending to study VCE Outdoor & Environmental Studies.
Content: This course will extend on content leant in ‘Introduction to the Outdoors’ and will prepare students for content to be covered in VCE Unit 3 and 4 Outdoor and Environmental Studies study design. Students will learn about topics such as:
There will be a three-day camp that will involve at least one non-school day and one-day excursion. Students will be highly involved in planning the camp. Attending camp is compulsory for students doing this course.
Assessment: Student assessment is based on their minor projects, development of practical skills and major project.
Prerequisite: Students will need to have successfully complete Introduction to the Outdoors or Bronze Duke of Ed.
Contribution: $300
Pathways: Career pathways could include Park Ranger, Ecotourism, Nature Tour Guide, Outdoor Education teacher, D.E.L.W.P
For students wishing to complete Unit 3/4 Outdoor Environmental Studies in Year 11
Content: This course will extend on content leant in ‘Introduction to the Outdoors’ and will prepare students for content to be covered in VCE Unit 3 and 4 Outdoor and Environmental Studies study design. Students will learn about topics such as:
- Characteristics of healthy natural environments
- Codes of conduct
- The impact of technology on outdoor environments
- Social responses to risk taking
- Safe participation in the outdoors
- Camp organisation and participation
- Hiking
- Surfing
- Horse Riding
There will be a three-day camp that will involve at least one non-school day and one-day excursion. Students will be highly involved in planning the camp. Attending camp is compulsory for students doing this course.
Assessment: Student assessment is based on their minor projects, development of practical skills and major project.
Prerequisite: Students will need to have successfully complete Introduction to the Outdoors or Bronze Duke of Ed.
Contribution: $300
Pathways: Career pathways could include Park Ranger, Ecotourism, Nature Tour Guide, Outdoor Education teacher, D.E.L.W.P
For students wishing to complete Unit 3/4 Outdoor Environmental Studies in Year 11
Advanced Health & PE
Target Audience: This course is recommended for those who strive to achieve highly in Physical Education, Health & Human Development and are interested in the functioning of the human body. It related theoretical topics to practical laboratories. It is an asset to have completed this course if you are intending to study VCE Health & Human Development and VCE Physical Education.
Content: Students will study skeletal, muscular, respiratory and circulatory systems, basic biomechanics, physiology, energy systems, fitness, skill acquisition, social trends in activity, perspectives on health and wellbeing, youth health and wellbeing, indicators used to measure health status’, the lifespan and its characteristics as well as Australia’s health status.
Prerequisite: None
Contribution: Approximately $30 to visit various health and fitness centers.
Assessment: Student assessment is based on written tasks, tests, projects and practical application.
Pathways: Sports coaching and administration, PE teaching, fitness facility management, corporate health, personal or club trainer, councilor, aged care worker, medical fields, dentistry, therapy, naturopath, Indigenous care.
For students wishing to complete Unit 1&2 HHD or PE in Year 11
Content: Students will study skeletal, muscular, respiratory and circulatory systems, basic biomechanics, physiology, energy systems, fitness, skill acquisition, social trends in activity, perspectives on health and wellbeing, youth health and wellbeing, indicators used to measure health status’, the lifespan and its characteristics as well as Australia’s health status.
Prerequisite: None
Contribution: Approximately $30 to visit various health and fitness centers.
Assessment: Student assessment is based on written tasks, tests, projects and practical application.
Pathways: Sports coaching and administration, PE teaching, fitness facility management, corporate health, personal or club trainer, councilor, aged care worker, medical fields, dentistry, therapy, naturopath, Indigenous care.
For students wishing to complete Unit 1&2 HHD or PE in Year 11
Duke of Edinburgh - Silver Yr 10 only
This course is suited for students who completed their bronze Duke of Edinburgh in the Year 9 SCORE program and wish to build upon this further.
Students will set goals in Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills and Adventurous Journey.
Students will have the chance to:
• Design your own award program
• Set your own goals and record your progress
• Make a positive impact on the lives of others through community service
• Learn valuable practical and social skills for career development
• Take up the challenge of an adventurous journey
• Connect
Students will set goals in Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills and Adventurous Journey.
Students will have the chance to:
• Design your own award program
• Set your own goals and record your progress
• Make a positive impact on the lives of others through community service
• Learn valuable practical and social skills for career development
• Take up the challenge of an adventurous journey
• Connect
CERT II Sports Coaching Yr 10 only
This course is ideally suited for students that have an interest in the sporting, fitness and recreation industry and enjoy being physically active. This qualification allows students to develop their basic functional knowledge and skills for sports coaching.
Students will study units such as officiate sports competitions, sports injury prevention and management, conduct coaching sessions with foundation students, provide first aid and work safely.
Students have an opportunity to utilise sport and recreation facilities, leisure and aquatic centres assisting with the conduct of coaching sessions.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in assistant coaching roles working or volunteering or community-based sports clubs and orgnisations in the Australian sport industry.
Contribution: $700
Students will study units such as officiate sports competitions, sports injury prevention and management, conduct coaching sessions with foundation students, provide first aid and work safely.
Students have an opportunity to utilise sport and recreation facilities, leisure and aquatic centres assisting with the conduct of coaching sessions.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in assistant coaching roles working or volunteering or community-based sports clubs and orgnisations in the Australian sport industry.
Contribution: $700