09 Life Skills For Lads

Year 9:  1 Semester / Health and Physical Education

Australian Curriculum Website:  https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/health-and-physical-education/year-9

Pre-Requisite:  Nil

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

An exciting, challenging and very practical lifestyle course specially designed for boys with a strong community focus.

Students develop skills necessary for independent living through:

  • Budgeting for everyday life
  • Developing basic outdoor skills such as setting up a camp site, navigation or orienteering
  • Learning about and discussing a range of male related health issues – physical, mental and social
  • Teamwork and communication challenges
  • Overnight camping experience
  • Developing emotional intelligence

Topics may include

  • Communication and teamwork
  • Budgeting
  • Self esteem/emotional intelligence
  • Community volunteering
  • Overnight camp
  • Men's health
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ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed against the health and physical education Australian Curriculum achievement standards.

  • Practical applications
  • Written assignment work
  • Reflections
  • Evaluations

Additional Information

Costs: Course fee $140.00 includes overnight camp and cooking ingredients.

Fees subject to change prior to January 2026 when invoices are sent.

This course includes one three day camp and one full day excursion. 

Last updated: July 2025

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