Health & Physical Education

Health and Physical Education are compulsory for Year 7-10 students at Wantirna College.

Studies in Physical Education offer students a practical curriculum that is contemporary, relevant, challenging, enjoyable and encourages students to be physically active. The implementation of a broad and balanced program is designed to develop students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in relation to physical activity. Through the promotion of active, lifelong learning in physical activity, participation, and enhanced performance, students develop proficiency in the acquisition of movement skills, 21st century skills, as well as concepts and strategies to enable students to confidently, competently and creatively participate in a range of physical activities. 

Studies in Health have a strong focus on supporting students to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they require to make healthy and safe choices that will enhance their own and others’ health, wellbeing and resilience. This includes Nutrition, Respectful Relationships, Body Image, Positive Psychology, Mental Health, Nutrition and Harm Minimisation. Students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to strengthen their sense of self and build satisfying relationships.  

After exposure to a range of opportunities from Year 7 and 8 students are able to make informed choices about the electives they can select in Years 9 and 10. 

Students may choose from the following:

Year 9 

• Field Team Sports 
• Court Team Sports 

Year 9/10 

• Lifestyle Fitness 
• Racquet Sports 
• Major Team Games 
• Personal Training 
• Your Health

Year 10 

• Peer Support 
• Sports Excellence Program 
• Sports Science 
• Step Up to HHD 
• VET Sport and Recreation (Also available for selection in Year 11 & 12) 

VCE 

• Health and Human Development- Units 1-4 
• Physical Education- Units 1-4
   

A complete set of Wantirna College PE uniform is required for all courses that include a practical physical component.