Gleeson College Curriculum Guide 2026 - Senior Years | 23 Year 10 Subjects HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEARNING AREA: Health & Physical Education LENGTH: Semester LEADS TO: Stage 1 Physical Education LEARNING SUMMARY: Students deepen their understanding of applied exercise physiology, biomechanics and energy systems to improve performance. They undertake a range of practical activities in various sports where they collect and use data to analyse and evaluate performances. This specialist course prepares students for study in SACE Physical Education courses. ASSESSMENT: Practical Application (30%) Physical Activity Investigation (40%) Improvement Analysis (30%) Welcome Learning at Gleeson College Gleeson Staff Contacts Senior Learning Pathways Year 10 Overview Subjects Year 11 Overview Subjects Year 12 Overview Subjects HEALTH & WELLBEING LEARNING AREA: Health & Physical Education LENGTH: Semester LEARNING SUMMARY: Students explore key areas of health and wellbeing, including mental health strategies, the benefits of physical activity, responsible technology use, and building positive relationships. They investigate current health issues and analyse data to understand trends and their impact on individual and community wellbeing. By researching and evaluating health-related topics, students develop the skills needed to make informed decisions and promote healthier lifestyles. This course does not involve regular physical activity. Students are expected to wear their formal college uniform, unless directed by their teacher. ASSESSMENT: Investigation (30%) Issues Analysis (30%) Health Advocacy & Promotion (40%) LEARNING SUMMARY: Students explore a historical bottom-up approach in Living Through History, focusing on the lived experiences of everyday people during key moments in Australia’s modern history. Students examine how individuals, families, and communities were shaped by the Second World War, migration, and protest. Through personal stories, photographs, letters, and oral stories, they gain insight into what it felt like to live through events such as the Kokoda campaign, post-war immigration, and social movements. This approach brings history to life, helping students understand how ordinary people contributed to, endured, and responded to changes that still shape our national identity today. Students must select at least one semester of History in Year 10. Students may select both semesters of History; however, there is some crossover in basic content and skill development. ASSESSMENT: Historical Skills (60%) Historical Study (30%) Examination (10%) HISTORY: LIVING THROUGH HISTORY LEARNING AREA: Humanities & Social Sciences LENGTH: Semester LEADS TO: Stage 1 Modern History