Health and Physical Education

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is the certificate that the majority of students in Victoria receive on satisfactory completion of their secondary education. The VCE provides diverse pathways to further study or training at university or TAFE and to employment. It is managed by VCAA.

Some schools offer the IB as an alternative to VCE

VCE VET programs are VET qualifications approved by the VCAA following consultation with schools, industry and training providers.

The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is an inclusive Year 11 and 12 certificate designed to meet the needs of students who require a more individualised and flexible program for their last two years of secondary schooling.

Fifteen senior secondary subjects across English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography have been endorsed by the council of federal, state and territory education ministers as the agreed and common base for the development of state and territory senior secondary courses. State and territory curriculum, assessment and certification authorities are responsible for determining how the Australian Curriculum content and achievement standards are to be integrated into their courses.

The NHMRC promotes health and medical research and training; it also monitors ethical issues relating to health throughout Australia.

Site for teachers, parents and students. It provides information about developmentally appropriate physical education practices and programs.

Victoria Walks supports school communities to motivate and encourage students, families and staff to become healthier, happier and more active by walking. They provide a range of services and educational resources for both primary and secondary schools.

A database of thousands of environmental resources, which you can browse by topic or category.

Outdoor Education Australia provides strategic oversight, policy advice and operational support for a host of activities related to outdoor education within Australia.