The reliable and respected Outcomes author team has carefully reworked the content of the popular two-book series to meet all the requirements of the revised PDHPE Stage 6 syllabus. This new edition of Outcomes 1 Preliminary Course, complemented by new and exciting online teaching and learning resources, covers all content points in the Core modules and the four Options sequentially and in appropriate depth. Care has been taken to update all information and to adjust the text, questions, images and diagrams to ensure that students progress through the course with a high dregree of knowledge and confidence. * All content adheres closely to the amended syllabys 'learn about' points, supported by Inquiry questions and Applications to encourage skills development. * The engageing approach to health topics, through case studies and real-world examples, encourages students' interest and ability to relate concepts to their own and others' lives * The established principles and latest methods in the areas of first aid, fitness, biomechanics and training are carefully explained and supported with high-quality images and diagrams * Extra revision and extension questions reinforce knowledge and understanding of all syllabus outcomes and reinforce the use of the syllabus key words Outcomes 1 Preliminary Course is now supported by eBookPLUS! What is eBookPLUS? Outcomes 1 Preliminary Course eBookPLUS is an electronic version of the textbook and a complementary set of targeted digital resources. These flexible and engaging ICT activities are available online at the JacarandaPLUS website (
Table of contents
Preliminary Core 1: Better health for individuals 1 Meanings of health for individuals 2 Influences on the health of individuals 3 Strategies to promote the health of individuals Preliminary Core 2: The body in motion 4 Body systems and movement 5 Physical fitness, training and movement efficiency 6 Biomechanical principles and movement Options 7 First aid 8 Composition and performance 9 Fitness choices 10 Outdoor recreation Appendix: Ottawa Charter Appendix: Thinking tools Glossary and Index
