Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 7 HPE
This course integrates physical literacy with holistic health concepts to support students during the transition to secondary school. Students develop specialized movement skills while exploring the factors that influence their identity, relationships, and wellbeing.
Identity and Change
Students explore the physical, social, and emotional changes associated with puberty and how these factors shape their sense of self.
An investigation into the physiological and emotional transitions during adolescence and strategies for managing change.
Developing a toolkit of coping strategies to handle challenges and setbacks in school and personal life.
Examining the factors that influence identity, including culture, gender, and community connections.
Dynamic Movement and Team Tactics
Students refine specialized movement skills and apply tactical awareness in various team sports and physical challenges.
Learning how to create space and maintain possession through coordinated team movements.
Exploring man-to-man and zone defense strategies to prevent scoring and regain possession.
Investigating the importance of ethical behavior, officiating, and leadership roles in sports.
Nutrition and Food Choices
Students analyze nutritional information and the factors that influence food habits to make informed health decisions.
Understanding the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in supporting growth and physical activity.
Developing critical literacy skills to interpret marketing claims and nutritional panels on packaged foods.
Examining how social, cultural, and economic factors influence our daily food choices.
Lifelong Fitness and Body Systems
Students investigate how the body responds to exercise and explore diverse ways to maintain physical fitness.
An introduction to the circulatory and respiratory systems and their response to physical exertion.
Exploring strength, flexibility, speed, and cardiovascular endurance through practical application.
Designing a basic personal activity plan that incorporates individual interests and health goals.
Relationships and Safety
Students develop skills to build positive relationships and navigate safety in online and offline environments.
Practicing assertive communication and active listening to resolve conflicts and build rapport.
Exploring strategies for staying safe online and managing a positive digital footprint.
Identifying potential risks in various environments and developing plans to minimize harm.
Inclusion and Community Health
Students examine how community resources and inclusive practices contribute to the health of all individuals.
Modifying games and activities to ensure participation for people of all abilities.
Mapping local health services and recreational facilities available to young people.
Designing a message or campaign to improve a specific health behavior within the school.