HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
YEAR 7 OVERVIEW
Health and Physical Education (HPE) equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop lifelong health and wellbeing. The curriculum focuses on fostering physical, emotional, and social development while promoting informed decision-making and healthy behaviours. Students engage in activities that build confidence, teamwork, critical thinking, and resilience. Through comprehensive health education and diverse physical activities, students develop strategies to navigate adolescence, form respectful relationships, and maintain physical fitness. This subject cultivates a strong foundation for lifelong physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
In Year 7 Health, students explore key aspects of personal and social wellbeing, including identity development, adolescence, respectful relationships, and making healthy choices. They examine harm minimisation strategies and help-seeking behaviours, analysing the influence of beliefs, attitudes, and external factors on decision-making. Through interactive activities and discussions, students build confidence in understanding their health and wellbeing. In Physical Education, students develop fundamental movement skills and participate in a variety of physical activities to enhance their fitness, coordination, and teamwork. They receive feedback from peers and staff to refine their movement techniques and game strategies. By engaging in skill-based activities and team sports, students build an appreciation for lifelong physical fitness and active participation. YEAR 8 OVERVIEW Year 8 Health education deepens students’ understanding of personal and social health by examining factors that influence adolescent wellbeing. Topics include identity development, respectful relationships, healthy decision- making, and risk management. Students analyse real-life case studies to apply health concepts to practical scenarios and explore community resources for support. Engaging and interactive activities help students critically evaluate societal influences on health and wellbeing. Physical Education in Year 8 introduces more complex motor skills and tactical decision-making in sports and physical activities. Students refine their ability to make strategic choices under pressure, modify game rules for inclusivity and fairness, and explore offensive and defensive strategies. They develop an appreciation for movement principles such as projectile motion and skill-related fitness components, supporting their long-term engagement in physical activity.
The Lakes South Morang College 2026 Curriculum Handbook
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