In Year 10 Physical Education, students engage in a balanced program that combines both theoretical learning and practical application. With a strong emphasis on developing a foundational understanding of the human body and its functions in movement, students explore three key topics: the musculoskeletal system, the cardiorespiratory system, and the three energy systems. The course is structured favouring theory, allowing students to build deep knowledge through interactive lessons, discussions, and applied learning tasks. These concepts are then reinforced in practical sessions, where students experience and observe how body systems respond and adapt to physical activity. The unit concludes with a written exam assessing their understanding of all three topics, encouraging students to consolidate and reflect on their learning across the term.

Year 10 Outdoor and Environmental Studies is the scaffold for students to be successful in VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies. The course content focuses on observable characteristics of outdoor environments, Indigenous relationships with outdoor environments and threats to outdoor environments and society. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with outdoor environments through a field trip experience mountain bike riding and white water rafting in Gippsland.

Approximate cost of camp: $400

Approximate cost of Indoor climbing excursion: $35

This elective explores the dynamic world of women in sport, combining practical participation and theoretical understanding, that focuses on preparing students for VCE Physical Education.

This subject equips students with the appropriate knowledge and skills to plan, develop and maintain their involvement in physical activity, sport and exercise across their lifespan and to understand the physical, social, emotional and cognitive health benefits associated with being active.

Students will be able to be physically active in an inclusive and supportive environment and have input into the types of sport/fitness activities they would like to study in further detail.

Some of the activities undertaken would include a variety of competitive and non-competitive sports and an array of fitness classes.

During theoretical classes students will explore sports science concepts, including the energy systems, skill acquisition, biomechanic principles and participate in a peer coaching assessment.

Classes run seven sessions per fortnight, with a ratio of five theory classes to two practical classes.

The major focus of this elective is on the following areas:

Fitness
Students will learn about training methods and principles to achieve their personal fitness goals.

Sport
Students will participate in a variety of sporting activities and games with an emphasis on learning tactics and working as part of a team.

The focus of this unit is on participation, teamwork and sportsmanship behaviour.
There are also theoretical components to this subject in which students will learn about training principles and methods to design their own training program to improve personal fitness goals.

Students will also explore biomechanics and feedback methods to enhance athletic performance.

This elective introduces students to key concepts in Health and Human Development, providing a foundation for VCE studies in this area. Students explore factors that influence health and wellbeing and examines contemporary health issues, including mental health, nutrition, lifestyle choices, and access to healthcare.

Students develop skills in health literacy, critical thinking, and data interpretation through case studies, group projects, and independent research. The subject fosters empathy, informed decision-making, and an understanding of the complex factors that shape health outcomes in Australia and globally.

Topics include:
Dimensions of health and wellbeing
Youth health issues and risk factors
Nutrition and its role in development
Global health

This elective provides valuable preparation for VCE Health and Human Development, and supports pathways in Allied Health, Community Services, Nursing, Public Health, Education, and other people-focused careers.