Community and Family Studies (CAFS)
Students study contemporary society through topics such as technological changes, cultural diversity or conflicting values. The course draws upon selected components of family studies, sociology, developmental psychology and students' general life experiences and social issues that are relevant to young people. There is an emphasis on research, and students in the HSC course have the opportunity to choose an area of interest to study and complete an Independent Research Project.
Topics studied include:
Preliminary:
- Core Module: Resource Management
- Core Module: Individuals and Groups
- Core Module: Family and Communities
HSC:
- Core Module: Research Methodologies
- Core Module: Parenting and Caring
- Core Module: Groups in Context
- Option Module: Individuals and Work
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Personal Development, Health and physical Education (PDHPE) is an integrated area of study that provides for the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of students. It involves students learning about and practising ways of maintaining active, healthy lifestyles and improving their health status. It is also concerned with social and scientific understandings about movement, which lead to enhanced movement potential and appreciation of movement in their lives.
Topics studied include:
Preliminary:
- Core Module: Better Health for Individuals
- Core Module: Body in Motion
- Option: First Aid
- Option: Fitness Choices
HSC:
- Core Module: Health Priorities in Australia
- Core Module: Factors Affecting Performance
- Option: Sports Medicine
- Option: Improving Performance
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation makes a positive contribution to the total wellbeing of students. They develop knowledge and understanding of the value of activity, increased levels of movement skill, competence in a wide variety of sport and recreation contexts and skills in planning to be active. These and other aspects of the course enable students to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle.
Topics studied include:
First Aid and Sports Injuries, Fitness, Games & Sport Applications , Resistance Training, Sports Administration, Sports Coaching & Training.