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Science

Welcome to Science

The students at QHHS become individual lifelong learners with an appreciation for the power and beauty of their environment, living and non-living, while embracing a sustainable, connected focus in the 21st Century. For students to develop an interest in scientific thought, an understanding of the value of critical thinking and the skills to investigate scientifically and to communicate effectively with others.

Through their study of Science, students develop knowledge of scientific concepts and ideas about the living and non-living world. They gain increased understanding about the unique nature and development of scientific knowledge, the use of science and its influence on society, and the relationship between science and technology.

Learning science and our vision

Science 7-10 provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real-world problems. Science emphasizes the skills for working scientifically, as well as critical and creative thinking to address scientific issues.

Quakers Hill High School also offers a wide range of science related subjects for Stage 6, such as biology, chemistry, physics and psychology.

Course numbers:

  • 38100 Physical Activity and Sports Studies 200 hours
  • 38101 Physical Activity and Sports Studies 100 hours
  • 38111 Physical Activity and Sports Studies Life Skills 200 hours
  • 38110 Physical Activity and Sports Studies Life Skills 100 hours

Exclusions: Students may not access both the Physical Activity and Sports Studies Years 7–10 outcomes and content and the Physical Activity and Sports Studies Life Skills outcomes and content.

Course description

Physical Activity and Sports Studies aims to enhance students’ capacity to participate effectively in physical activity and sport, leading to improved quality of life for themselves and others.

Students engage in a wide range of physical activities in order to develop key understandings about how and why we move and how to enhance quality and enjoyment of movement.

The Physical Activity and Sports Studies CEC Years 7–10 course includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disability.

What students learn

The course includes modules selected from each of the following three areas of study:

Foundations of Physical Activity

  • Body systems and energy for physical activity
  • Physical activity for health
  • Physical fitness
  • Fundamentals of movement skill development
  • Nutrition and physical activity
  • Participating with safety

Physical Activity and Sport in Society

  • Australia’s sporting identity
  • Lifestyle, leisure and recreation
  • Physical activity and sport for specific groups
  • Opportunities and pathways in physical activity and sport
  • Issues in physical activity and sport

Enhancing Participation and Performance

  • Promoting active lifestyles
  • Coaching
  • Enhancing performance – strategies and techniques
  • Technology, participation and performance
  • Event management

Throughout the course, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills that develop their ability to:

  • work collaboratively with others to enhance participation, enjoyment and performance in physical activity and sport
  • display management and planning skills to achieve personal and group goals in physical activity and sport
  • perform movement skills with increasing proficiency
  • analyse and appraise information, opinions and observations to inform physical activity and sport decisions.

Course requirements

Students may undertake either 100 hours or 200 hours of study in Physical Activity and Sports Studies in Stage 4 and/or Stage 5. The outcomes and content have been designed at a Stage 5 level.

100-hour course

A 100-hour course should be structured in the following way:

  • Address all outcomes and include a minimum 15 hours’ study of a Board developed module from each of the THREE areas of study, with all content from these modules being taught.
  • Schools can include ONE school-developed module to address an area not covered in the Board developed Physical Activity and Sports Studies modules.
  • School-developed modules should be of a minimum 15 hours’ and maximum 30 hours’ duration.

200-hour course

A 200-hour course should be structured in the following way:

  • Address all outcomes and include a minimum 20 hours’ study of a Board developed module from each of the THREE areas of study, with all content from these modules being taught.
  • Schools can include TWO school-developed modules to address an area not covered in the Board developed Physical Activity and Sports Studies modules.
  • School-developed modules should be of a minimum 15 hours’ and maximum 30 hours’ duration.

Course numbers:

  • 38100 Physical Activity and Sports Studies 200 hours
  • 38101 Physical Activity and Sports Studies 100 hours
  • 38111 Physical Activity and Sports Studies Life Skills 200 hours
  • 38110 Physical Activity and Sports Studies Life Skills 100 hours

Exclusions: Students may not access both the Physical Activity and Sports Studies Years 7–10 outcomes and content and the Physical Activity and Sports Studies Life Skills outcomes and content.

Course description

Physical Activity and Sports Studies aims to enhance students’ capacity to participate effectively in physical activity and sport, leading to improved quality of life for themselves and others.

Students engage in a wide range of physical activities in order to develop key understandings about how and why we move and how to enhance quality and enjoyment of movement.

The Physical Activity and Sports Studies CEC Years 7–10 course includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disability.

What students learn

The course includes modules selected from each of the following three areas of study:

Foundations of Physical Activity

  • Body systems and energy for physical activity
  • Physical activity for health
  • Physical fitness
  • Fundamentals of movement skill development
  • Nutrition and physical activity
  • Participating with safety

Physical Activity and Sport in Society

  • Australia’s sporting identity
  • Lifestyle, leisure and recreation
  • Physical activity and sport for specific groups
  • Opportunities and pathways in physical activity and sport
  • Issues in physical activity and sport

Enhancing Participation and Performance

  • Promoting active lifestyles
  • Coaching
  • Enhancing performance – strategies and techniques
  • Technology, participation and performance
  • Event management

Throughout the course, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills that develop their ability to:

  • work collaboratively with others to enhance participation, enjoyment and performance in physical activity and sport
  • display management and planning skills to achieve personal and group goals in physical activity and sport
  • perform movement skills with increasing proficiency
  • analyse and appraise information, opinions and observations to inform physical activity and sport decisions.

Course requirements

Students may undertake either 100 hours or 200 hours of study in Physical Activity and Sports Studies in Stage 4 and/or Stage 5. The outcomes and content have been designed at a Stage 5 level.

100-hour course

A 100-hour course should be structured in the following way:

  • Address all outcomes and include a minimum 15 hours’ study of a Board developed module from each of the THREE areas of study, with all content from these modules being taught.
  • Schools can include ONE school-developed module to address an area not covered in the Board developed Physical Activity and Sports Studies modules.
  • School-developed modules should be of a minimum 15 hours’ and maximum 30 hours’ duration.

200-hour course

A 200-hour course should be structured in the following way:

  • Address all outcomes and include a minimum 20 hours’ study of a Board developed module from each of the THREE areas of study, with all content from these modules being taught.
  • Schools can include TWO school-developed modules to address an area not covered in the Board developed Physical Activity and Sports Studies modules.
  • School-developed modules should be of a minimum 15 hours’ and maximum 30 hours’ duration.

Stage 6 science

Quakers Hill High School also offers a wide range of science related subjects for Stage 6, such as biology, chemistry, physics and psychology.

Science develops students’ skills, knowledge and understanding in explaining and making sense of the biological, physical and technological world. Through applying the processes of working scientifically students develop understanding of the importance of scientific evidence in enabling them as individuals and as part of the community to make informed, responsible decisions about the use and influence of science and technology on their lives.

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