STAGE 6 SUBJECT

SELECTION: 2UNIT PDHPE, CAFS AND SLR

2016 -17

Andrew King

SUBJECTS OFFERED?Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation: SLR (Elective) 2 Unit – 7 periods per cycle

Community and Family Studies: CAFS (Elective) 2 Unit – 7 periods per cycle

PDHPE 2 Unit: (Elective) – 7 periods per cycle

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WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE AND HOW CAN IT HELP ME IN THE FUTURE? This course is designed for students who enjoy

physical activity and would like to seek employment within the health and sport industry. It also provides students with regular opportunities to participate in physical activity.

This course would be of great benefit to anyone wishing to take up a career as a sports coach, personal trainer, sports administrator, professional athlete, sports administrator and other health and sport related vocations. The SLR course may also provide credit towards a variety of TAFE courses and may be beneficial to students wishing to study health related subjects at university.

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SPORT, LIFESTYLE AND RECREATION

• This course is a two unit subject.

• SLR is a non-ATAR subject.• 2 Unit = 7 periods per fortnight.• Both a theory (30%) and

practical (70%) based subject – not just sport.

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SPORT, LIFESTYLE AND RECREATION• Within this course students have the

opportunity to address 15 different areas of sport, lifestyle and recreation:* Games and Sports * Aquatics* Individual Games and Sports * Athletics* First Aid and Sport Injuries * Dance* Sports Administration * Fitness* Outdoor Recreation * Gymnastics* Resistance Training * Healthy

Lifestyle* Sports Coaching and Training* Social Perspectives of Games and Sports

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WHAT SHOULD I BE ABLE TO DO AT THE END OF THE COURSE?The SLR course develops in each student the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to adopt active and health-promoting lifestyles. It will facilitate an opportunity for students to: Develop an awareness of social and community

values in the areas of sport, lifestyle and recreation.

Understand the requirements for healthy living. Develop a deeper understanding of the

interaction between society, sport, recreation and fitness. Identify how sport influences and affects various groups and sections of our society.

Gain a greater understanding of physical and sporting potential.

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HOW WILL THIS SUBJECT HELP ME IN THE FUTURE? This course would be of great benefit to anyone wishing to take up a career as a sports coach, personal trainer, sports administrator, professional athlete and other health and sport related vocations. The SLR course may also provide credit towards a variety of TAFE courses and may be beneficial to students wishing to study health related subjects at university. The course also provides opportunities to receive coaching certificates and other qualifications that may assist the students with future employment or vocational study.

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COMMUNITY AND

FAMILY STUDIES

WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE AND HOW CAN IT HELP ME IN THE FUTURE?

This course explores life and community based issues that are important to people of all ages and are of equal relevance to all students. The topics investigated and the emphasis on research ensures a course that is attractive to many students with the capacity to challenge and extend all students’ ability levels. Interesting areas relative to community, work and family structures are studied and furthered through current news and media.

Career options include: community social services, nursing, early childhood studies, teaching, welfare, human resource management, youth work or counselling.

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CAFS - 2 UNIT This is an ATAR subject. The course draws upon components of family

studies, sociology, developmental psychology and students’ general life experiences. Use of relevant social and community issues to support the syllabus. Students get to experience real life parenting with the schools “Ready or not tot” programmed real life toy baby.

HSC exam is a 3 hour written examination A variety of assessments are used including

practical work, written work and an Independent Research Project which contributes 25% to the school based assessment.

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CAFS - 2 UNITPreliminary Course Basic concepts of Resource Management Roles relationships and tasks within and between groups and

individuals Structures, functions and interaction between family and community.

HSC Course Research methodology and the production of an Independent

Research Project Groups in Context-characteristics and needs of specific community

groups Parenting and caring-issues facing parents and others in

contemporary society.

Plus one of the following modules: Family and Societal Interactions Social Impact of Technology Individuals and Work Com

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CAFS - 2 UNITWhat should I be able to do at the end of the course? Understand personal and family issues Be aware of the importance of family

and community Present well researched evidence on a

major issue Reflect on societal roles, support

networks and understand the importance they hold

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HEALTH AND

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE AND HOW CAN IT HELP ME IN THE FUTURE? This course is designed to accommodate students

wishing to explore health and the human body in detail. The course provides a foundation for students with a special or vocational interest in human movement, medical and health science, and individual and community health issues and who wish to continue their studies at a tertiary level.

This course is ideal for students who wish to seek employment or complete further study related to health through university. Such vocations include medical sciences, physiotherapy, dentistry, pharmacology, radiotherapy, nursing, PDHPE teaching, health promotion and other health and medical related fields.

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2 UNIT PDHPE• This is an ATAR subject.• Theoretical based subject where

students study and explore a range of practical and health related concepts.

• The only practical that is involved is based around laboratories and testing of biomechanical, fitness and skill acquisition principles.

• HSC exam is a 3 hour written examination

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2 UNIT PDHPE• The Preliminary HSC course consists of two core modules

representing 60% of course time. An options component representing 40% of course time includes four options of which students are to study two.

CORE STRANDS (60%)• Better Health for Individuals (30%)• The Body in Motion (30%)

OPTIONS (40%)

Select two of the following options:•  First Aid (20%)•  Composition and Performance (20%)•  Fitness Choices (20%)•  Outdoor Recreation (20%)

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2 UNIT PDHPE The HSC course consists of two core modules

representing 60% of course time. An options component representing 40% of course time includes five options of which students are to study two.

CORE STRANDS (60%)• Health Priorities in Australia (30%)• Factors Affecting Performance (30%)

OPTIONS (40%)Select two of the following options:

•  The Health of Young People (20%)•  Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society (20%)• Sports Medicine (20%)• Improving Performance (20%)• Equity and Health (20%)

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POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS• PDHPE Teacher• Physiotherapist • General Practitioner• Sports Scientist• Psychologist• Personal Trainer• Coach• Referee• Sports Administrator• Swim School Instructor• Outdoor Recreation• Leisure and

Recreational Studies

• Dentist• Health Promotion

Officer• Life Guard• Fireman• Group Fitness

Instructor• Naturopath• Nutritionist• Dietician• Pharmacist• Sports Manager• Dance Instructor• Paramedic and more!

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INTERESTED IN UNIVERSITY?• Studying PDHPE, CAFS and/or SLR will give you an advantage in many courses

offered at University in the Health, Sport and Fitness field. Some of which include;• Bachelor of Health and Fitness Management• Bachelor of Sport Science• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)• Bachelor of Health and Movement• Bachelor of Science in Public Health• Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing, Education, Community Studies) etc.

(Please note – it is important to speak to MHS Careers Advisor for specific prerequisites for all university courses. This may have a large impact on your

subject selections)

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TAFE/PRIVATE INSTITUTIONSStudying PDHPE, CAFS and/or SLR will give you an advantage in many courses offered at TAFE, private institutions and other nation wide courses. Some of which are included below;

Western Sydney TAFE Courses; Certificate III and IV in Fitness Diploma in Fitness Certificate I-IV in Outdoor Rec. Diploma in Outdoor

Rec. Diploma in Remedial Massage

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COST PDHPE subject fees include $60 in Year

11 plus additional costs for compulsory excursions such as workshops where applicable.

SLR course costs $30 per year plus excursions where relevant.

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INTERESTED? If you are interested in studying either 2

Unit PDHPE, CAFS or Sport Lifestyle and Recreation and want more detailed information about what you will be studying in Year 11 and 12, simply click on the following link to explore the syllabus!

Board of Studies Website

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VISIT THE PDHPE STAFFROOM Ask Mr. King or any PDHPE teacher over the

next few days or during Health classes; or Log onto the schools website and click on

the PDHPE/Year 10 page and revisit this PowerPoint presentation again in your own time and read the accompanying information sheets

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