8+PDHPE

__Year 8__ The Year 8 PDHPE program covers a diverse range of important personal development, health and physical education topics including: ◊ “Growing up” (Mental health, Resiliency and Wellbeing, Coping with change) ◊ “Harm Minimisation” (Keeping young people safe in various environments) ◊ “Rethinking Drinking” (Harm minimisation in relation to use of alcohol) ◊ “You are what you eat” (Nutrition and Wellbeing) ◊ Sport-themed Dance (Composition) ◊ Fitness ◊ Athletics and Cross country ◊ Netball/ Basketball ◊ Gymnastics ◊ Soccer ◊ Softball ◊ Volleyball __Year 8 Elective Fitness__ Year 8 elective Fitness is not a subject for the faint-hearted! The program is designed to improve student’s fitness levels through all components of fitness (health and skill-related): ◊ Cardiovascular endurance ◊ Flexibility ◊ Coordination ◊ Muscular strength ◊ Muscular endurance ◊ Balance ◊ Agility ◊ Power ◊ Speed ◊ Reaction time ◊ Body composition Students develop their physical fitness and learn about the benefits of developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.