College Information & Events
Health and PE News
28 February
HPE has had a busy start to 2023. The year 7 students have been participating in athletics during classes to prepare for their first Damascus College Athletics Carnival which is coming up later this term.
Year 8 and 9 students were involved in interactive health workshops facilitated by Elephant Ed. The Year 8 students workshop focused on body image and the influence of the media. Year 9 students discussed sexual health and the importance of respectful relationships. Student feedback of the workshops were very positive with students describing the sessions as ‘fun’, ‘interactive’, and ‘informative’.
Year 10 students have started the year with practical classes of touch rugby as well as learning about the Cardiovascular system.
VCE Unit 1 students are learning about the correct anatomical terms of the body and sports injuries.
VCE Unit 3 students are studying Skill Acquisition and Biomechanics. This has seen students involved in practical experiences such as croquet, golf, and a Biomechanics workshop that combined theory and practice to delve deeper into key concepts.