Year 12 Explore High-Performance Training in Action

During their recent excursion to PhysXrehab, our Year 12 Health and Movement Science students experienced how syllabus concepts come to life within a professional sports science and rehabilitation environment. Set within a high-performance facility, PhysXrehab integrates sports physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, and data-driven performance testing to optimise both athletic performance and recovery. Across the day, students participated in practical strength testing and program design, applying key principles of training and exercise selection to real athlete case studies. This authentic experience deepened their understanding of how training methods are used to enhance performance outcomes in both elite and everyday athletes.

A highlight of the excursion was the use of GPS tracking vests alongside advanced VALD performance technology, where students engaged in force plate testing and plyometric assessment. These tools provided immediate feedback on strength and power, reinforcing the importance of evidence-based decision-making in training and rehabilitation. By participating in aerobic testing, including the YoYo Intermittent Recovery Test, and designing HIIT and plyometric sessions, students were able to clearly link physiological adaptations to performance improvements. Experiences such as this showcase the value of Health and Movement Science as a subject, bridging theory with real-world application and opening pathways into careers in Exercise Science, Physiotherapy, and High-performance Coaching.

– Jane Timor
Acting Head of Department – Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)