HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Year 7-10
The Health Program at Fairhills provides a wide range of topics and activities for students to participate in and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle. Year 7-10 program covers topics such as:

Self-esteem
Health Benefits of Physical Activity
Puberty and Sexual Health
Positive Relationships
Risk Taking and Harm Minimisation
Body Systems
Fitness Components
Nutrition




The Physical Education program develops skills and knowledge in:



Fundamental Movement Skills
Net and Wall Sports and Games
Invasion Sports and Games
Strike and Field Sports and Games
Target Sports and Games
Minor Games and Activities
Athletics
Bike Education
Fitness
Students are also given the opportunity to participate in a number of recreation activities throughout the year such as:
Surfing
Rock Climbing
Canoeing
High Ropes Course
Mountain Bike Riding
Bush Walking


In VCE Students have the opportunity to participate in the following classes:
Health and Human Development (Year 11)
- Health Perspectives and Influences
- Nutrition
- Youth Health and Wellbeing
- Stages of the Lifespan
- Healthcare in Australia
Health and Human Development (Year 12)
- Understanding Health and Wellbeing in Australia
- Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Australia
- Health and Wellbeing in a Global Context
- Global Health and Sustainable Development Goals
Physical Education (Year 11)
- Musculoskeletal system and how it works to produce movement
- Cardiorespiratory system during rest and exercise
- Physical Activity, Sport and Health in Society
- Contemporary issues associated with physical activity and sport
Physical Education (Year 12)
- Biomechanics and skill acquisition
- Energy systems during sport and physical activity
- Effective training programs and how they improve fitness
Cert II & III VET Sport and Recreation
- Sports Coaching
- Facilitating sports and recreation activities
- Planning sports and training programs
- First Aid
Cert II VET Outdoor Recreation
- Participate in and help organise and facilitate outdoor recreation activities
- Minimising environmental impact
- Safety in the outdoors
- First Aid
About Us
Fairhills High School is an inclusive and welcoming community where our students feel inspired to achieve their very best. The school offers a coeducational diverse learning experience for students from Year 7 through to Year 12. Our students are supported by talented and dedicated staff who love what they do and know how to bring out the best in each individual. Learn what makes Fairhills High School unique by exploring our website or contacting us.
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+61 3 9758 5022
330 Scoresby Rd, Knoxfield Victoria Australia 3180
Fairhills High School is accredited under the Department of Education and Training’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education and Training, 00861K)
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