Year 10 Health & Physical Education

Health Education

Health Education focuses on promoting the well-being of students, their communities, and society as a whole through learning in diverse health-related contexts. Students develop key competencies in areas such as mental wellness, reproductive health and positive sexuality, safety management, informed decision-making, and nutritional awareness. The program supports the development of resilience by strengthening personal identity and self-worth, fostering empathy, and enhancing interpersonal skills that contribute to healthy relationships. Health Education is offered as a comprehensive academic pathway through NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3.

Physical Education

In Year 10 Physical Education, students engage in a broad range of physical activities aligned with the New Zealand Health and Physical Education Curriculum. The program emphasizes physical growth and development, motor skill acquisition, and personal and social development, providing a holistic approach to fostering physical literacy and well-being.

Key Focus Areas

• Social Responsibility

• Massey Moves / Net & Wall Games

• Drug Education

• Physical Education Student Options

• Sexuality and Relationships Education

• Puberty, Healthy Relationships, Conception, Contraception, STI Awareness, LGBTQI+ Inclusion

• Summer Games Participation

• Health Examination (Term 4)

This curriculum ensures students receive a balanced and inclusive education that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for lifelong health and well-being.