Health and Physical Education

Fitness Experiences 1

This course aims to support students develop and undertake a fitness program that is structured around students setting and recording progress towards their personal fitness goals.

Outdoor Experiences 1

Students acquire skills to allow for safe and responsible outdoor recreation practice, including basic navigation techniques, weather forecasting basics, sustainable practice and responsibly managing the environment.

Sport and Recreation Experiences 1

This course helps students improve skills and build knowledge in an inclusive and fun way. Students learn at least four different sport and recreation activities through practical experience.

Athlete Development 2

Athlete Development focuses on sports specific learning. The course prepares students with the necessary critical elements leading to an improvement in their chosen sport, emphasising technical development, physical preparation and sports specific knowledge.

Students must be undertaking a recognised sporting competition and be connected to a qualified coach. 

Community Sport and Recreation 2

Students studying this course will develop sport and recreation skills, knowledge and understanding of health and fitness concepts, and the capacity to work constructively with others. This subject has both practical and theoretical components.

Outdoor Education 2

Outdoor Education is designed to foster the development of independence and self-sufficiency within the context of outdoor recreational activities.

Skills and knowledge will be developed through theoretical learning and experiences in a range of outdoor activities. These include overnight camps. 

Personal Health and Wellbeing 2

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Sport Science Foundation 2

In Sport Science Foundation students develop an understanding of the importance of physical activity, sport, recreation and fitness in their lives as well as an understanding of how the body functions and the factors that influence sporting performance. This course provides opportunities to apply theory in a practical context through participating in sports and practical laboratory activities.

Health Studies 3

In Health Studies, students will learn about and investigate health in the context of personal health, Australian health and global health.

This approach is a continuum of learning where students will develop the knowledge, skills and understanding enabling a global perspective of health.

Outdoor Leadership 3

Outdoor Leadership encourages students to develop effective leadership techniques, a positive relationship with others and the natural environment, including awareness and responsibility for its care and conservation.

There is an overnight camp, as part of the course. 

Sport Science 3

Sport Science encompasses the physiological, psychological and skill acquisition components when planning and analysing human performance. This theoretical course has been designed to allow students to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of issues related to high-level athletes' training and performance.

SHB20121 - Certificate II In Retail Cosmetics

This will suit you, if:
You have an interest in cosmetics and working in retail.
Overview:
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to sell and demonstrate beauty and cosmetic products and services. Upon successful completion, you may be able to work as a retail sales consultant in a beauty and hairdressing salon or a retail outlet.
You may learn:

• how to operate a point-of-sale system
• how to manage stock and minimise theft
• about customer service and effective communication in the workplace
• how to stay healthy and safe in the workplace
• the skills employers value in young workers.

In a typical lesson you might:

• create a product display
• collect information on products
• role-play selling goods and services
• undertake a practical work placement.

SHB20216 - Certificate II in Salon Assistant

This will suit you, if:
You have an interest in hairdressing and working in a hair salon.

Overview:
This qualification provides a range of basic skills and knowledge for assisting with client services in a hairdressing salon. It provides a pathway to further training for becoming a qualified hairdresser.

You may learn:

• about the hairdressing industry
• about providing shampoo and basin services
• how to prepare clients for salon services
• how to conduct financial transactions
• how to stay safe and healthy in the workplace, including First Aid
• the skills employers value in young workers.

In typical lessons you might:

• watch practical demonstrations
• wash, dry, colour or braid hair
• undertake a practical work placement.

CHC22015 - Cert II in Community Services (Health Focus)

This will suit you, if:
You have an interest in supporting individuals and families within the health sector.

Overview:
This qualification would suit someone wishing to work in, and progress to, a career in the health services industry. This qualification provides skills and knowledge for work in a variety of health settings. You will learn how to support a diverse range of individuals as a first point of contact. At this level, work takes place under direct, regular supervision within clearly defined guidelines.

You may learn:

• about the role nurses play in health care
• how the body works
• how to stay safe and healthy in the workplace
• how to communicate and work in health services.

In typical lessons you might:

• learn from people who work in health industry
• participate in simulations and excursions directly related to the health industry
• participate role play or group activities
• visit workplaces and participate in a practical work placement.

Contact Parklands High for more information.