Year 9 Fitness for Health

Overview

Fitness for Health at John XXIII College is an elective unit offered to Year 9 students. The course provides a basic pathway towards the Introduction to Physical Education Studies and Outdoor Education in Year 10.

The principal aim of the Fitness for Health course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and motivation to pursue and maintain healthy habits towards lifelong participation in physical fitness activities.

The benefits of an active lifestyle are emphasised through the development of knowledge and skills that enable students to use community resources for activities that provide enjoyment, socialisation and recreation.

Topics

  • Orienteering
  • Fitness Programme Participation and Design
  • Surfing
  • Rock Climbing

Student Expectations

Students are expected to be organised with the correct equipment/resources for every lesson.

Fitness for Health is largely a practical based module and as such students must be self-motivated and display respectful interactions when engaging with fellow class members and staff. Safe practice is also a key factor for all students participating in the course.

Reporting

MODULE WEIGHTING
Outdoor Recreation Module

25% First Term Practical Assessment
25% Second Term Practical Assessment
25% Orienteering Course Design

Fitness Module
25% Design a Fitness Program