Health & Physical Education Overview
At Craigslea, Health and Physical Education offers students a broad range of engaging and rewarding learning opportunities. Supported by high quality facilities and experienced, dedicated staff, students are encouraged to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to lead healthy and active lives.
Programs within the HPE Key Learning Area at Craigslea are:
- Student-centred
- Cooperative
- Flexible
- Challenging
- Enjoyable
A strong emphasis is placed on participation in physical activity, recognising its important role in promoting health and wellbeing while also providing meaningful opportunities for learning and personal growth.
Throughout the middle years, core and elective units provide students with a variety of integrated practical and theoretical learning experiences. These programs establish a strong foundation for senior pathways, including specialised subjects such as Health and Physical Education, as well as Recreational Studies and Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities.
Junior Health and Physical Education
Junior HPE is committed to providing meaningful and authentic learning experiences for all students. We aim to integrate practical learning with theoretical concepts, ensuring students are provided with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to become physically educated and active members of the community.
All students in Years 7–10 participate in Health and Physical Education. A parallel pathway is also available for students in Years 7–10 through Craigslea’s Excellence in Volleyball Program.
Beyond the core program, all subject offerings are elective and provide students with opportunities to further develop their skills, knowledge and attitudes related to participation in physical activity, health and wellbeing.
Senior Health and Physical Education
Senior Health and Physical Education at Craigslea SHS provides students with a range of pathways designed to cater for diverse interests, strengths and future aspirations. Students can choose from academic, applied and vocational courses that develop knowledge, practical skills and an understanding of health, physical activity, sport and wellbeing.
Students interested in the scientific and theoretical aspects of physical activity may choose Physical Education, which explores areas such as biomechanics, sport psychology, training principles and movement analysis. This subject combines practical experiences with theory and provides a strong foundation for further study in areas such as exercise science, teaching, sport management and allied health professions.
Sport and Recreation offers a more practical and applied approach, allowing students to develop skills through participation in sport and active recreation contexts. Students explore areas such as coaching, event management, officiating and performance while developing teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills.
Students seeking industry-based qualifications can undertake Certificate III in Fitness, which provides nationally recognised training and practical experience within the fitness industry. Students gain valuable skills in fitness instruction, program design, health screening and coaching, while also completing additional qualifications including sports coaching and first aid.
Together, these senior subject offerings provide students with opportunities to pursue pathways in sport, health, fitness, recreation and related industries while building lifelong skills that support active and healthy lifestyles.
To learn more about individual course structures, subject content and assessment requirements, please view the Senior Course Information Handbook.