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Faculty Newssof Health & Fitness
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These departments, Home Economics and Physical Education, will form the Faculty of Health and Fitness when the Faculty system is fully implemented. Both subjects emphasise a healthy lifestyle, developing practical, analytical and problem solving skills and encouraging active participation in the practical coursework. Navigate to the other Faculties using the links which appear when you place the cursor above the LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Navigation Bar to the left of the screen. Back to Top |
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The department delivers practical courses suitable for both boys and girls. It is very useful in preparing pupils for their future, learning to buy and cook food, look after their health and have a positive lifestyle. A course in Home Economics is also useful for a wide range of careers such as dietician, nutritionist, teacher, cook or chef. The department teaches sound knowledge and understanding as well as good organisation and management skills for both the home and the workplace. Pupils learn skills that promote a healthier lifestyle, both now and in the future. Courses are regularly updated to to reflect current dietary advice, technological advances and changes in consumer law. The department aims to nurture pupils to become confident and responsible members of society; every opportunity is given to pupils to achieve success with their learning and to reach their full potential. Lessons are delivered through hands on experiences and investigative work, using ICT to enhance lessons and stimulate participation. Course Outlines The department offers a range of courses to suit all needs. In S1 and S2, all pupils follow a Home Economics course; in S3 and S4 pupils may choose either Standard Grade Home Economics or Intermediate 1 Hospitality; in S5 and S6 they may choose Intermediate 2 Hospitality or Lifestyle and Consumer Technology. Home Economics There are three areas of study in this course:
The topics studied relate to the main themes of Health, Materials, Resources, Individuals and Families. Examples might be:
Practical cookery takes place regularly throughout the year. Hospitality As pupils progress through school they have the opportunity to choose to follow a Hospitality course which concentrates on Health and Food Technology. This course provides useful skills and knowledge for any student and is particularly suited to those of you who are interested in a career in hospitality, the food industry or the care industry. Health and Food Technology This course is made up of a range of possible units including:
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Physical Education courses provide the opportunity to develop talents in a wide range of competitive and individual activities, improve performance and build up fitness. Pupils learn how to judge their own performance and make improvements. The courses also aim to develop individual abilities and to enhance personal and social skills. Physical Education makes an important contribution to a balanced education and may help pupils to progress to further education or future employment. Course Outline The course consists of two main aspects which are not taught separately but in an integrated way. These are: Performance This is designed to improve your skills and techniques a variety of activities, such as gymnastics, volleyball, football, badminton, hockey or athletics. Analysis and Development of Performance This deals with the process of assessing, appraising, evaluating and appreciating performance. This is involves four areas:
It allows pupils to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in at least three areas of analysis, for example:
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