2. SUBJECTS OFFERED
Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation:
You can select one of the two SLR courses offered by
the PDHPE faculty:
a) 1 Unit SLR – 3 periods per week
b) 2 Unit SLR – 6 periods per week
3. SPORT, LIFESTYLE
& RECREATION
• SLR is a non-ATAR subject.
• 1 Unit = 3 periods of study per week.
• 2 Unit = 6 periods of study per week.
• Both a theory (30%) and practical (70%) based
subject – not just sport.
• If you are considering selecting SLR for your
Stage 6 studies, you MUST have a STRONG
Interest in sport.
4. SPORT, LIFESTYLE
& RECREATION
• Within this course, the class selects 2 - 3 topics if you are studying
1 Unit SLR and 6 - 12 topics if you are studying 2 Unit SLR. These
topics are selected from the list below:
* Games and Sports * Aquatics
* Individual Games and Sports * Athletics
* First Aid and Sport Injuries * Dance
* Sports Administration * Fitness
* Outdoor Recreation * Gymnastics
* Resistance Training * Healthy Lifestyle
* Sports Coaching and Training
* Social Perspectives of Games and Sports
5. POTENTIAL CAREER PATHWAYS
• PDHPE Teacher • Health Promotion Officer
• Physiotherapist • Life Guard
• General Practitioner • Fireman
• Sports Scientist • Group Fitness Instructor
• Personal Trainer • Naturopath
• Coach • Nutritionist
• Referee • Dietician
• Sports Administrator • Pharmacist
• Swim School Instructor • Sports Manager
• Outdoor Recreation • Dance Instructor
• Leisure and Recreational • Paramedic and more!
Studies
6. UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES
Studying SLR will give you an advantage in many courses offered at University in the
Health, Sport and Fitness field. Some of which include;
Bachelor of Health and Fitness Management
Bachelor of Sport Science
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Bachelor of Health and Movement
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing, Education, Community Studies) etc, etc, etc
(Please note – it is important to speak to FVHS Careers Advisor for specific
prerequisites for all university courses. This may have a large impact on your subject
selections)
7. TAFE & FURTHER
STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Studying SLR will give you an advantage in many courses offered at TAFE, private
institutions and other nation wide courses. Some of which are included below;
Western Sydney TAFE Courses; Statement of Attainment in Foundations
Certificate III and IV in Fitness of Anatomy
Diploma in Fitness Certificate IV in Massage
Certificate I-IV in Outdoor Other private courses;
Rec. Auswim Instructor Qualification
Diploma in Outdoor Rec. Sports Management Courses
Diploma in Remedial Massage and many more
8. NEED MORE INFORMATION?
• If you are interested in studying either 1 or 2 unit Sport
Lifestyle and Recreation and want more detailed
information about what you will be studying in Year 11
and 12, simply click on the following links to explore
the syllabus!
1 AND 2 UNIT SLR SYLLABUS
OR
9. NEED MORE INFORMATION?
• Ask Mr. Karam or any PDHPE teacher over the next
few days during Health classes; or
• Write down a list of questions and ask Mr. Karam at
Subject Selection Evening or see him in the PDHPE
staffroom located in Wright block
