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.
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 teacher identified 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 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
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 teacher identified 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 teacher identified 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 teacher identified 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 teacher identified 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 teacher identified 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 teacher identified 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 teacher identified 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 teacher identified 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 teacher identified 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 teacher identified 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 teacher identified 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.
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)
