PDHPE technology on sport and plan for an outdoor challenge. Year 9 studied the history of Australia’s sporting identity while Year 10 analysed, through survey results, how much physical activity and sedentary screen time they participate in and then compared it with the Australian guidelines. Senior PDHPE students learned about health priorities for individuals in Australia, factors that affect and improve performance. They also studied the body in motion along with sports medicine and achieved their Apply First Aid Certificate. Year 11 experienced a one day outdoor recreation expedition as part of their course option incorporating mountain biking, rogaining, intriguing hieroglyphics and kayaking in and around the Brisbane Water National Park. Year 12 consolidated their understanding of the HSC course by attending The Big Day Out for PDHPE lecture style seminars and were lucky enough to meet Matt Graham, the Mogul Skier Olympian from the Central Coast. Year 12 were given the ‘bonus’ opportunity of having an ‘extra term’ at school with Mr Gentle and myself, the only year group to attend school for 5 terms! We hope they perform well after such a long time of online learning. The Year 11 Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation students studied and participated in athletics, netball, hockey and coaching activities while Year 12 SLR enjoyed practical aquatics activities at the pool, resistance training, archery and golf. They studied the theory of badminton, bocce, croquet and table tennis but due to COVID restrictions were unable to participate in the practical components. Our faculty is looking forward to the introduction of the Outdoor Recreation course for Year 11 students in 2022. Mr Gentle, assisted by Mr Summerhayes and Mrs Henderson are busily programming and preparing for the adventures. Another introduction was made this year with the welcome arrival of a new baby for Ms Elliott who has taken maternity leave replaced by Mrs Worrall who is another welcome addition to the PDHPE crew. The PDHPE staff were set up well to cope with online home-based learning during the COVID crisis. Thank you to the PDHPE staff including our amazing casual staff who provide relevant, engaging and health inspiring educational opportunities. Your camaraderie and support for each other is what makes us a great team.
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