Course overview
The aim of this course is to investigate health-related physical fitness and to develop the expertise to assist others to take up and safely enjoy a wide range of healthy active lifestyles, particularly for children of primary and middle school age. Students will develop an understanding of the fitness and wellbeing concepts, the health benefits of physical activity, HandPE Learning Area of the SACSA Framework, preparing for physical activity, exercise cautions, cardiovascular fitness, injury prevention and management, care of the neck and back, flexibility programs, relationships and sexual health education for young people. Students will develop an understanding of stress management and relaxation, lifestyles for healthy living. They will review state and national fitness programs, fun fitness activities appropriate for primary and middle school students, and fitness assessments.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the importance and complex, multi-layered nature of health-related fitness and the state of wellness
- Identify issues that can impact on participation in regular physical activity
- Analyse health-related fitness and develop an effective personal program for changes/improvements to suit their individual lifestyle
- Apply the requisite knowledge and skills to develop and teach an effective health related fitness/activity program to primary or and middle school students
- Demonstrate the understandings and knowledge to teach sexual health and harm minimisation in relation to drugs, alcohol and tobacco for healthy living in children, youth and young adults