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Subject | PDHPE
Description
PDHPE aims to provide intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of students. It involves the study of healthy and productive lifestyles and the understanding of physiology related to sports science. PDHPE promotes activity and healthy choices for students and examines the status of health across various programs in Australia.
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HSC Assessment structure
The Year 11 course consists of three assessment tasks and the Year 12 course consists of four. There are no practical components or major works for PDHPE.
Career paths
Students studying PDHPE can continue through university to careers in sports science, physiology, and nursing (if chosen in conjunction with other science subjects). Students entering any area of the fitness industry would benefit from the study of PDHPE.
Skills required
An interest in health issues facing society and personal development is essential for success in PDHPE. Refined communication skills in writing are also of great benefit.
Why choose it
If you enjoy sports and would like a subject with a strong personal aspect to which you can relate, PDHPE should be considered. It is sometimes studied in concert with other science subjects such as Chemistry or Biology, and there is some overlap and synergy between these subjects.
