PDHPE ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES : Years 7-9 PDHPE
Semester 1
Semester 2
Practical Assessment
60%
Practical Assessment
60%
Topic Test
20%
Topic Test
20%
Class Mark
20%
Class Mark
20%
100%
100%
Practical Assessment Mark is based on a student's accumulated marks received in
every practical unit completed throughout the semester which will be assessed using the
Teacher’s Professional judgement.
Class Mark is based on completion of the student’s work book, participation in class
discussion and communication and interaction within the class
Topic Test is based on the student's abilities to relate knowledge as covered during the
course.
Students failing to complete or submit any of the above assessment tasks by the due
date will lose marks and a warning note sent to parents. If students have a doctor's
certificate or medical explanation, the assessment task will be completed at a later date.
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES : Year 10 PDHPE
Semester 1
Semester 2
Practical Assessment 1
60%
Practical Assessment 2
60%
Assignment
20%
Assignment
20%
Class Mark
20%
Class Mark
20%
100%
100%
Sem 1+2 = Assessment mark that will be forwarded as the student's ROSA Grade.
Year 10 students who fail to complete an assessment task will receive an 'N' Warning.
If students have a doctor's certificate or medical explanation,
the assessment task will be completed at a later date.
This will be allocated as follows:
A - outstanding achievement, able to show a very high standard of skill level, has understood
concepts and been able to transfer them into practice.
B - high level of achievement, able to show a standard of skill well above average, has understood
concepts in most part.
C - average level of achievement, skill level is satisfactory but needs improvement, has difficulty
grasping all concepts and transferring the knowledge to other areas.
D - below average level of achievement, skill level is poor and has failed to grasp most concepts
put forward.
E - unsatisfactory - has not put in the effort required to gain a satisfactory result. This grade can
only be given if the student has been warned of a possible E grade by the teacher concerned, has
been counselled according to where they fall short and has been referred to the head teacher as a
follow up.
N - applicable where a student fails to meet requirements laid out in the School Certificate
Assessment Manual. This N Award can be given for failing to meet satisfactory standards in one or
more of the following areas: Attendance and Participation
Effort
Progress
Assessment Guidelines
Year 9-10 Physical Activity and Sport Studies
Year 9
Semester 1
Semester 2
Practical Assessment
50%
Practical Assessment
50%
Half Yearly Exam
30%
Yearly Exam
30%
Major Assignment
20%
Major Assignment
20%
100%
100%
Year 10
Semester 1
Semester 2
Practical Assessment
50%
Practical Assessment
50%
Half Yearly Exam
30%
Yearly Exam
30%
Major Assignment
20%
Major Assignment
20%
100%
100%
Year 9 Students who fail to submit an assessment task will lose marks and a letter of
concern will be sent home to their parents. Year 10 students who fail to complete an
assessment task will receive an 'N' Warning letter. If students have a doctor's certificate
or medical explanation, the assessment task will be completed at a later date.
Sem 1+2 = Assessment mark that will be forwarded as the student's ROSA Grade.
This will be allocated as follows:
A - outstanding achievement, able to show a very high standard of skill level, has
understood concepts and been able to transfer them into practice.
B - high level of achievement, able to show a standard of skill well above average, has
understood concepts in most part.
C - average level of achievement, skill level is satisfactory but needs improvement, has
difficulty grasping all concepts and transferring the knowledge to other areas.
D - below average level of achievement, skill level is poor and has failed to grasp most
concepts put forward.
E - unsatisfactory - has not put in the effort required to gain a satisfactory result. This
grade can only be given if the student has been warned of a possible E grade by the
teacher concerned, has been counselled according to where they fall short and has been
referred to the head teacher as a follow up.
N - applicable where a student fails to meet requirements laid out in the School Certificate
Assessment Manual. This N Award can be given for failing to meet satisfactory standards
in one or more of the following areas: Attendance and participation Effort
Progress
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES : Years 11 and 12 PDHPE
Preliminary Course
HSC Course
Core 1
Risk Factors
Better Health Case Study
For
Individuals
20%
Core 1
Health Priorities
in Australia
Core 2
The Body
in Motion
Anatomy
Video
Analysis
20%
Core 2
Factors affecting Half Yearly
Performance
Exam
20%
Option 1
First Aid
Practical
Demo
+Theory
15%
Option 2
Sports Medicine
Theory Test
15%
Option 3
Fitness
Choices
Fitness
Coaching
Session
15%
Option 3
Improving
Performance
Improving
Performance
Plan
15%
30%
HSC Trial Exam
Yearly Exam
Health
Priorities
Research
Project
100%
20%
30%
100%
Students unable to complete an assessment task on the day are required to complete an Absence/Illness
/Misadventure form BEFORE the task or notify the school on the day of the task. Medical Certificates or a
request for consideration for misadventure MUST be given to the HSC administrator.
The Board of Studies syllabus outlines the following criteria or procedures for assessment
in both the Year 11 Preliminary Course and the Year 12 HSC Course.
1. Knowledge and
understanding
Assessment tasks should involve assessing the ability
of students to recall and comprehend Eg exams and
class essays
40%
2. Process Skills
Assessment tasks should involve assessing the ability
of students to apply a range of process skills
including communication, interaction, discussion
making, research and analysis Eg assignments and
case studies
40%
3. Movement
Assessment tasks should involve application,
assessing the ability of students to apply
understanding and skills related specifically to
movement. Eg video or subject analysis
20%
Assessment Guidelines
Year 11-12 Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Year 11
Aquatics
Resuscitation Demonstration/Exam
15%
Individual Sports
Practical Assessment
50%
Healthy Lifestyle
Lifetsyle Program
15%
Outdoor Education
Practical and Research Project
20%
100%
Year 12
Sports Coaching
Coaching Certificate
15%
First Aid
Theory + Practical Assessment
15%
Individual Sports
Practical Assessment
50%
Research Project
20%
Sociology of Sport
100%
Knowledge and Understanding
50%
Skills
50%
Students unable to complete an assessment task on the day are required to complete an
Absence/Illness /Misadventure form BEFORE the task or notify the school on the day of
the task. Medical Certificates or a request for consideration for misadventure MUST be
given to the HSC administrator.