Year 9 Health and Physical Education takes things up a notch. In the Australian Curriculum Version 9, students are encouraged to think more deeply about health, identity, relationships and wellbeing, while learning how outside influences can shape the choices they make. It is a subject that helps students become sharper thinkers and stronger decision-makers, giving them the tools to respond wisely to real-life situations and to look after their own health, safety and wellbeing.
At the same time, Year 9 HPE keeps students active, challenged and involved. Through physical activity, sport and movement, students refine their skills, develop strategies, build teamwork and show leadership in more complex situations. It is about more than just joining in — it is about improving performance, communicating well, supporting others and learning how movement can build confidence, resilience and a stronger sense of self.
For students, Year 9 HPE is practical, relevant and full of lessons that matter beyond school. It helps them build confidence in who they are, make informed choices and stay connected to healthy, active ways of living. It offers reassurance that the subject is helping young people grow into thoughtful, capable and resilient adults — with a few more life skills in the tank than when they started.
Unit 1: How will I be remembered? Students explore how identity is shaped in both a team and online space, and how emotions and behaviours influence the way a person is remembered by others. They analyse how online environments can affect wellbeing and relationships and propose strategies that build a positive identity in a team while managing situations that may pose risks online or offline.
| Unit 1 Assessment Project (visual and written or visual and spoken)
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Unit 2: Adapt & Conquer Students explore how movement skills and strategies can be applied in both familiar and unfamiliar sporting situations. They analyse their performance, refine their skills, and adapt their strategies to achieve success in both court and field-based activities.
| Unit 2 Assessment Project (written and performance)
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