Information about the HSC - Waverley College

HSC Course
Core Topics (60%)
Health Priorities in Australia
Factors Affecting Performance
Optional Component (40%)
Students to select two options each from:
The Health of Young People
Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society
Sports Medicine
Improving Performance
Equity and Health
In addition to core studies, students select two options in each of the
Preliminary and HSC courses
Special
Requirements
Students are required to purchase a workbook that covers all areas (core
and options) for each year of study. The cost of the workbook is $65.
The students also undertake a series of seminars at The University of
Sydney which attracts an annual fee of around $30.
Assessment /
Homework
Information
The Assessment Schedule and tasks are evaluated annually and are thus
subject to change. At the time of printing, the current schedule was as
follows:
Preliminary Course
Research Assignment - Media search (25%)
Skill Analysis - Body in motion. (15%)
Case Study - First Aid/fitness choices (20%)
Written Examination (40%)
HSC Course
Research assignment (15%)
Training Program Analysis (15%)
Half Yearly Exam (10%)
Performance plan (20%)
Trial HSC (40%)
Nightly revision of this subject is mandatory should a student wish to
achieve a result that would allow matriculation.
The Higher School Certificate: Preliminary Courses 2012 Page 65
HSC Courses 2013