PDHPE K-10 Syllabus implementation
Personal development, health and physical education focuses on encouraging students to think critically, solve problems and make informed decisions related to health, safety, wellbeing and physical activity.
According to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), students are expected to participate in PDHPE for:
- between 1.5 and 2.5 hours per week in Kindergarten to Year 6
- 300 hours over Years 7 to 10 in each of the years.
Use information in this section to encourage student learning in PDHPE within supportive learning environments, department policies and best practice approaches.
Online self-paced learning
Modules use a blended approach to professional learning, including self-paced, online modules and school-based implementation tasks.
Teachers and leaders can pick and choose which modules meet their needs and complete at a time that suits them.
Details below on each module and how to gain access to course materials. Enrol for all modules via MyPL.
Primary courses
This one-hour module is perfect for teachers who are looking for the basics about the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus. This course is also ideal for curriculum leaders. This module is available for DoE K-6 teachers only.
This module is designed to lead into the ‘Unpacking the PDHPE K-10 syllabus propositions (RG04325) online course and the 'Unpacking the PDHPE K-10 syllabus workshop (RG02979).
This module can be used as elective professional learning to support maintenance at the level of Proficient. Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APSTs): 2.3.2 and 7.2.2.
Through this module you will:
- build knowledge of the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus and its features
- recognise the similarities and differences between current PDHPE syllabuses and the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus
- understand requirements for PDHPE K-10 syllabus implementation
- recognise how to use the syllabus to make learning meaningful in PDHPE.
This one-hour module is perfect for teachers who are looking for the basics about the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus. This course is also ideal for curriculum leaders. This module is available for DoE K-6 teachers only.
This module is designed to lead into the ‘Unpacking the PDHPE K-10 syllabus propositions (RG04325) online course and the 'Unpacking the PDHPE K-10 syllabus workshop (RG02979).
This module can be used as elective professional learning to support maintenance at the level of Proficient. Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APSTs): 2.3.2 and 7.2.2.
Through this module you will:
- build knowledge of the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus and its features
- recognise the similarities and differences between current PDHPE syllabuses and the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus
- understand requirements for PDHPE K-10 syllabus implementation
- recognise how to use the syllabus to make learning meaningful in PDHPE.
This one-hour module is perfect for teachers who are looking for the basics about the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus. This course is also ideal for curriculum leaders. This module is available for DoE K-6 teachers only.
This module is designed to lead into the ‘Unpacking the PDHPE K-10 syllabus propositions (RG04325) online course and the 'Unpacking the PDHPE K-10 syllabus workshop (RG02979).
This module can be used as elective professional learning to support maintenance at the level of Proficient. Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APSTs): 2.3.2 and 7.2.2.
Through this module you will:
- build knowledge of the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus and its features
- recognise the similarities and differences between current PDHPE syllabuses and the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus
- understand requirements for PDHPE K-10 syllabus implementation
- recognise how to use the syllabus to make learning meaningful in PDHPE.
Secondary courses
Through this module you will:
- build knowledge of the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus and its features
- focus on the similarities and differences between current PDHPE syllabuses and the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus
- understand requirements for PDHPE K-10 syllabus implementation
- apply understanding to reflect on existing practice and prepare for syllabus implementation.
Proficient APSTs 6.2.2.
Duration: 1 hour.
Course code: RG07630
This online course focuses on developing an understanding of the five PDHPE K-10 syllabus propositions to inform curriculum planning, programming and assessment practices. It outlines each of the evidence based propositions and invites participants to apply their understandings by exploring aspects of propositions, answering questions through polls, quizzes and creating sample teaching/ learning materials.
Participants will:
- Review overarching concepts related to propositions
- Develop deep knowledge and understanding of each of the 5 propositions, including what it looks like in PDHPE K-10 syllabus outcomes and content
- Plan for implementation of propositions by designing learning and teaching experiences which incorporate outcomes and content from the PDHPE K-10 syllabus
- Review research and data to identify the implications for learning, teaching and assessment
- Share existing practice and identify opportunities to improve practice in response to what they learn through the course content.
Proficient APSTs 6.2.2, 7.4.2.
Duration: 1 hour.
Course code: NRG10253
Through this course you will:
- become familiar with the structures of the new syllabus
- develop a strong understanding of the key features of the new syllabus
- explore the national, state and local evidence base which should inform programming in PDHPE
- reflect on what drives their current programming, teaching and assessment decisions
- critique current practice and plan for action to program for the new syllabus
- use a programming framework to apply each key syllabus feature
- create a series of teaching and learning unit frameworks
- complete a scope and sequence or unit of work for submission post event to apply their understanding and skills from the workshop
- collaborate and share in an online space, including the critique of another person’s work based on NESA compliance.
Proficient APSTs 3.3.2, 5.1.2.
Duration: 7 hours.
Course code: NRG02982.
This course is designed to guide PDHPE Curriculum Leaders and Head Teachers to:
- plan, implement and evaluate processes in their school context
- reflect on and improve programming, teaching, learning and assessment for effective implementation of the PDHPE K-10 syllabus
- support teachers working towards or maintaining the Proficient level of accreditation
Leading curriculum change in PDHPE is made up of 8 online modules. Leaders can select the module (s) which suit and deliver the course flexibly to their staff whilst staff undertake the corresponding syllabus implementation modules and work towards building understanding, skills and maintaining proficiency.
Enrol in course code NR27912.
Through this course you will:
- use evaluation tools to review existing practice to identify strengths and areas for improvement
- explore an evidence based approach to programming with the PDHPE K-10 syllabus
- review sample scope and sequences and units of learning to identify opportunities for growth and change in practice
- identify evidence of student needs, creating big ideas and planning units of learning
- create a scope and sequence and unit of learning ready for syllabus implementation
- submit tasks as evidence of learning.
Proficient APSTs 2.2.2, 3.2.2, 3.6.2.
Duration: 8 hours.
Course code: NRG07631
Through this course you will:
- reflect on your current practice
- build knowledge of how to better understand the needs of your students
- identify sources of data within your school context that can be used to identify student needs and create evidence based teaching and learning programs
- access school based evidence to create a student PDHPE profile
- explore teaching strategies and activities to differentiate for specific learning needs and abilities
- plan for differentiation to meet student needs across syllabus content
- create a sequence of learning which includes differentiated teaching and learning strategies
- reflect on differentiation to cater for student needs
- submit tasks as evidence of learning.
Proficient APSTs 1.2.2, 1.5.2, 5.4.2.
Duration: 5 hours.
Course code: NRG07847
Through this module you will:
- develop an understanding of the importance of the educative purpose of assessment
- explore what quality assessment practices in PDHPE
- build knowledge of assessment for, of and as learning
- use a tool to evaluate an existing assessment task
- identify opportunities to link assessments to a scope and sequence
- create an assessment task including marking criteria and evidence of learning
- critique an exemplar assessment task
- create an assessment schedule (task).
Proficient APSTs 2.3.2, 5.1.2, 5.3.2. Duration: 2 hours.
Course code: NRG07843
Through this course you will:
- unpack the PDHPE skill domains and skills
- identify suitable skills for development across content
- create teaching and learning activities and assessment tasks to support skill development.
Proficient APSTs 3.3.2, 5.1.2. Duration: 1.5 hours.
Course code: RG07844
Through this course you will:
- unpack the Learning across the curriculum content in PDHPE
- identify the literacy and numeracy demands
- plan for literacy and numeracy development within PDHPE
- explore the effective integration of ICT to support pedagogy and assessment in PDHPE.
Proficient APSTs 2.3.2, 2.5.2, 2.6.2. Duration: 3 hours.
Course code: NRG07845
Through this module you will:
- explore how to build relationships with and among students
- develop skills to address sensitive issues, prevent public disclosures, maintain safety and promote respectful discussion and inclusion
- establish learning goals with students and communicate with students and community
- explore management strategies for PDH and PE classrooms.
Proficient APSTs 3.1.2, 4.1.2, 4.2.2, 4.3.2, 4.4.2.
Duration: 2 hours.
Course code: NRG07853
Face-to-face workshops
Face to face workshops are currently on hold. Virtual network meetings can be arranged by contacting the PDHPE K-6 or 7-12 Advisors.
Virtual professional learning opportunities are delivered regularly by the NSW PDHPE Curriculum team through the statewide staffroom.
Resources
Materials include:
- Implementing the PDHPE K-10 syllabus in K-6
- Staff self-assessment (K-6)
- Interpreting data in PDHPE (K-6)
- Sample units of learning and templates K-6 and 7-10
- Outcomes mapping grid (to check compliance)
- Content mapping grid (to check compliance)
- Program evaluation tools
- Unit evaluation tools
- Programming framework tools
- Infographics outlining syllabus key features and processes
Resources can be accessed through our professional learning courses and statewide staffroom.
Access our blog to learn more about:
- Collaborative planning for PDHPE K-10 syllabus implementation
- A practical approach to a strengths-based approach in PDHPE
- Strategies to stop, collaborate and inquire in PDHPE
- Putting some SOLE into your critical inquiry approach
- Developing physical literacy through the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus
- Unpacking the 5 propositions - NSW PDHPE K-10 syllabus
PDHPE K-10 syllabus FAQs
There have been some consistent questions coming through about the new PDHPE K-10 syllabus. Explore the questions and answers on our PDHPE Curriculum, NSW Department of Education blog to gain a better understanding of the key issues, directions and advice as you prepare for implementation. Got a question? Email:
- pdhpek6@det.nsw.edu.au (K-6)
- nswpdhpe.unit@gmail.com (7-12)