Physical Education teaches students how to enhance their own (and other’s) health, wellbeing and physical activity participation in varied and changing contexts. It offers students an experiential curriculum that is relevant, challenging, enjoyable, and physically active.
Our philosophy is based on fun, fitness and friendly competition, with a basis of good sportsmanship and teamwork to develop the whole person. The health, personal development and wellbeing of each individual student is paramount to us and our Health, Physical Education and Sport Programs reflect this.
With the development of physical skills, students are able to participate competently and confidently in physical activities such as games, sports and other active recreation. In Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 there will be a focus on developing the skills, tactics and strategies in team sports providing the opportunity for students to become competent participants, coaches and referees, as well as engaging with the wider community in inter-school sporting competitions.
Students are required and expected to manage resources, both personal and the schools, to problem solve, adapt to change, communicate effectively and work cooperatively with both staff and their peers in all educational settings.
Students in Year 7 will study the movement skills and strategies to gain confidence in physical activity through a variety of sports, including AFL, T-Ball, Netball, Basketball, Tennis and Athletics. Physical Education promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership and team work skills, with an emphasis on participation.
Students must wear the Denmark Senior High School sports uniform as outlined in the uniform policy. Throughout Year 7 the emphasis is on participation in a range of sports. Students who wish to will also have the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment towards future selection in the Year 8 Specialist Basketball Program.
Students in Year 8 will study the movement skills and strategies to gain confidence in physical activity through a variety of sports, including European Hand Ball, Indoor Cricket, Softball, Netball and Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Indoor Hockey and Athletics. Physical Education promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership and team work skills, with an emphasis on participation.
Students must wear the Denmark Senior High School sports uniform as outlined in the uniform policy. Throughout Year 8 the emphasis is on participation in a range of sports.
- Students not participating must submit written permission from parent/guardian stating the medical reason for non-participation.
- Long term abstinences will require a medical certificate.
(Basketball students are unable to participate in this subject)
This course promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership and team work skills. Students study movement skills and strategies to gain confidence in participation in physical activity involving a variety of sports including softcrosse, ultimate frisbee, athletics, touch/flag rugby, international rules badminton, basketball. Students will require a physical education uniform which must be worn during all sessions.
Elective Physical Education Programs
Basketball Extension 9BE and 9BE2
Positions will be offered up to 25 students only. This is the second year of study for students who have a particular talent and/or keen interest in basketball. Students who show potential to perform at top level basketball, including playing, refereeing, coaching and administration, are given an opportunity to develop their individual and team skills through intense coaching. Students learn about Basketball Practice and Theory inclusive of basic skills, techniques and tactics and access. A Preliminary Referees Accreditation, a Preliminary Coaching Course, a Sports Medicine Workshop and a Statistics Course will be offered. Students keep an extensive diary to track their personal development. Students will require a school basketball uniform which must be worn during all lessons.
General Physical Education 9PE & 9PE2
(Basketball students are unable to participate in this subject)
This course promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership and team work skills. Students study movement skills and strategies to gain confidence in participation in physical activity involving a variety of sports including softcrosse, ultimate frisbee, athletics, touch/flag rugby, international rules badminton, basketball. Students will require a physical education uniform which must be worn during all sessions.
(Basketball students are unable to participate in this subject)
Students study the movement skills and strategies necessary to gain confident participation in physical activity through participating in a variety of sports including soccer, volleyball, SEPEP sports, handball, athletics, beach sports. Physical Education promotes a healthy active lifestyle and provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership and team work skills, with an emphasis on participation. Students will require a physical education uniform to be worn during all Physical Education lessons.
- Students not participating must submit written permission from parent/guardian stating the medical reason for non-participation.
- Long term abstinences will require a medical certificate.
Electrive Physical Education Programs
Basketball Extension 10BE and 10BE2
Students should have completed prerequisite units at Year 8 & 9 levels or their equivalents. Students who show potential to perform at top-level basketball, including playing, refereeing, coaching and administration, will be given an opportunity to develop their individual and team skills through intense coaching. The program, having the support of the Western Australian Country Basketball Commission, has direct access to specialist coaches. Students learn about basketball practice and theory including basic skills, techniques and tactics. As part of the course, opportunity exists for Preliminary Referees Accreditation, a Preliminary Coaching Course, a Sports Medicine Workshop and a Statistics Course. Conditions that apply include:
- Positions are open for up to 25 students entering Year 10
- Positions are available for students from other schools applying for entry via the “Department of Education Specialist Programs”.
- As a high cost elective, students will be requested to make a commitment to pay charges prior to commencing studio
- Students require a school basketball uniform to be worn during lesson This includes purchase of a reversible training singlet.
- Students must keep an extensive diary to track their personal development.
General Physical Education 10PE & 10PE2
(Basketball students are unable to participate in this subject)
Students study the movement skills and strategies necessary to gain confident participation in physical activity through participating in a variety of sports including soccer, volleyball, SEPEP sports, handball, athletics, beach sports. Physical Education promotes a healthy active lifestyle and provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership and team work skills, with an emphasis on participation. Students will require a physical education uniform to be worn during all Physical Education lessons.
Physical Education Studies
This Course will operate in two streams: Certificate 2 in Sport and Recreation (see Vocational Education) and Physical Education Studies. Both streams undertake theory and then students will split to specialise in one of two sports, Specialist Basketball or another sport chosen in consultation with the non-Basketball group.
Students intending to undertake this Course should have a strong background in Year 10 Health and Physical Education. The course has a strong theory component to support the practical activities. Physical activities will be tailored to student interests and numbers.
Physical Education Studies course will appeal to a broad spectrum of students, with varying backgrounds, physical activity knowledge and dispositions, including students with disabilities. The emphasis is on learning through movement and personalised learning experiences. The course is designed to challenge students to consider issues, such as what it takes to prepare for and become good at physical activities; why so many people advocate physical activity but significant numbers find it difficult to fit it into their daily lives; and what it takes to create programs that can enhance their own and others’ readiness for, interest and ability in physical activity.
Students undertaking the course will progressively develop skills, knowledge and understanding to pursue their personal interests and potential in physical activity as athletes, coaches, officials and/or administrators.
Physical Education Studies ATAR
Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. In the Physical Education Studies ATAR course students learn about physiological, psychological and biomechanical principles, and apply these to analyse and improve personal and group performances in physical activities. Throughout the course, students learn through integrated written, oral and active learning experiences. The course also provides students with opportunities to develop skills that will enable them to pursue personal interests and potential in physical activity as athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and/or volunteers.
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