9PED

Year 9 Health & Physical Education

Course Description


Year 9 Students will learn in an environment that is values driven, supporting the development of their social, emotional, intellectual, and cultural capabilities. Akonga will learn that through movement, there are diverse ways of participating in physical activities, and the many benefits this has on their hauora. Students will be exposed to many different sports and activities giving them the opportunity to test their skills, learn something new and appreciate the importance of caring for their body, now and for the future. The concept of Hauora or total wellbeing is a key focus of Health and PE and ākonga will learn how to make health enhancing decisions for themselves and others, developing self-esteem and  resilience for now and the future. 


Topics for PE:

Promoting Whanaungatanga through Large Ball Skills (basketball, netball, football, touch rugby) 

Athletics

Promoting Manaakitanga through Net Games (volleyball, badminton, table tennis)

Hakinkina - Fitness and Exercise

Māori Movement and Cultural Games

Small Ball Skills (cricket, softball, floorball and lacrosse) 

Topics for Health:

Enhancing Hauora, Healthy Relationships, Sexuality and Identity 


Course Overview

Term 1
PE:
Whanaungatanga (sense of belonging, getting to know each other) - Large Ball Skills
Athletics - SHC 3 Star Award

Health:
Enhancing Hauora, Healthy Relationships and Sexuality and Identity

Term 2
PE:
Manaakitanga (helping each other) - Net Games
Hākinakina (Fitness/Exercise)

Health:
Enhancing Hauora, Healthy Relationships and Sexuality and Identity

Term 3
PE:
Māori Movement
Kotahitanga (unity, teamwork) - Cultural Games

Health:
Enhancing Hauora, Healthy Relationships and Sexuality and Identity

Term 4
PE:
Auahatanga (creativity, strive to improve) - Small Ball Skills

Health:
Enhancing Hauora, Healthy Relationships and Sexuality and Identity

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1 x 1B5 exercise book,
$30 Year 9 Camp (TBA)
PE Gear (SHC PE top and PE shorts, sports shoes)

Pathway

Social worker. Environmental Health Officer. Community Worker. Nurse. Doctor. Dental Assistant. Pathologist. Psychologist. Pharmacy Technician. Psychiatrist. Health Services Manager. Psychotherapist. Acupuncturist. Midwife. Chiropractor. Dental Technician. Pharmacist. Dentist. Health Promoter. Occupational Therapist. Youth Worker. Naturopath. Radiation Therapist. Osteopath. Physiotherapist. Speech Language Therapist. Case Manager. Counsellor. Care worker. Paramedic. Teacher.

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.