YEAR 9 & 10 SUBJECT SELECTION HANDBOOK - Introduction - Sports Science Academy Pathways

Sep 20, 2026

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The Year 9 & 10 Subject Selection Handbook outlines curriculum structures and subject choice processes for The Grange P-12 College. It explains how students move from core compulsory subjects to elective options across Arts, English, Maths, Humanities, Health and Physical Education, Food, STEM, Science and Sports Science, including semester-based electives and learning session expectations. It also details the optional Sport Science Academy pathways, describing application steps, expectations within sporting environments, and how the program supports later study pathways into VCE, VCAL and/or VET.

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Introduction

Sports Science Academy Pathways Year 9

Year 9 Curriculum and learning options

Year 10 Curriculum and learning options

CONTENTS YEAR 9 & 10 SUBJECT SELECTION HANDBOOK Introduction Sports Science Academy Pathways Year 9 Year 9 Curriculum and learning options Year 9 Core & Sports Science Academy subject outlines Year 9 Elective subject outlines 2 3 4 5 6-13 14-30 Year 10 31 Year 10 Curriculum 32 Year 10 Learning options 33 Year 10 Core subject outlines 34-37 Year 10 Elective subject outlines 38-59 INTRODUCTION The Grange P-12 College is committed to building strong personal and learning skills to assist all students with current and future studies and career pathways of their first choice. Each subject selection handbook (Years 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12) contains a comprehensive outline of curriculum areas and subject offerings at The Grange P-12 College. The handbooks are arranged in the following ways: »» Years 7 & 8: outlines the core subjects that students will complete throughout the year across each discipline in line with the Victorian Curriculum. »» Years 9 & 10: students are presented with a range of core (compulsory) and elective subjects. The elective subjects are intended to provide students with a range of experiences that may lead to further specialization during the later years of study. Some year 10 students may also be engaged in the early commencement program that sees them complete a VCE Unit 1 and 2. »» Years 11 & 12: contains information about the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies for students. Parents and students are encouraged to select combinations of subjects that lead to their intended career and post – compulsory studies at tertiary institutions. When selecting subjects and programs of study leading into the later years it is critical that students have formed a general idea of what career options are available beyond formal schooling. The College has well-developed programs that expose students to pathway options and staff who will assist with advice about appropriate courses to suit interests, aspirations and learning strengths. Year 11 and 12 subject choices should also be made with consideration of materials costs for each subject, where relevant. Subjects that have a materials charge are those practical subjects which require specific materials or consumables that students will use throughout the program. A full listing of these charges is provided to parents and students alongside the relevant handbook. Please note that the full suite of subjects and elective programs from Years 9-12 presented in these handbooks are held subject to availability and demand from students. YEARS 5 to 12 PATHWAYS Sports Science Academy SUB-SCHOOL PROGRAM Sport Science at The Grange P-12 College is an optional select entry program for students who wish to pursue their academic potential and schooling through a sporting lens. The program shares the College high expectations for students as they participate in and around sporting environments in a variety of different roles. Classes are offered to students from Grade 5 to Year 12 yearly, via an application process, with positions not guaranteed based on previous involvement in the Sport Science Academy. We encourage students to take their time applying for this program. The Sport Science Academy offers a strong pathway through VCE, VCAL and/or VET to ensure students are able to complete and succeed in Year 12 studies in an appropriate yet challenging learning environment. See below the Sport Science Academy pathways and compulsory subjects from Grade 5 as outlined further in Subject Selection Handbook. 3 YEAR 9 4 CURRICULUM Year 9 Curriculum The Year 9 Curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive range of subjects based on the Victorian Curriculum. All Year 9 students undertake a common core set of subjects, with the addition of elective subjects. As Year 9 students are encouraged to begin

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Year 9 & 10 Subject Selection Handbook?

It provides a comprehensive outline of curriculum areas and subject offerings, helping students understand core and elective options and learning pathways for future study and career directions.

How do Year 9 students choose electives?

Year 9 students complete a common core set of subjects and then select electives within specified disciplines. Each elective runs for one semester, and students choose a total of 4 elective subjects for the year.

What is the Sport Science Academy Pathways program?

It is an optional select entry program for students who want to pursue academic potential through a sporting lens. Students apply for positions (not guaranteed based on prior involvement) and the program supports pathways through VCE, VCAL and/or VET to succeed in Year 12.

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