7–10Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 7–10 Syllabus (2024)
The new Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027. The Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K–10 Syllabus (2018) will not be available after December 2028.
2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 4
- PH4-SMI-01
refines and applies self-management and interpersonal skills to manage complex situations
- PH4-SHW-01
assesses the influence of contextual factors on attitudes and behaviours to propose strategies that enhance safety, health and wellbeing
- PH4-RRL-01
explains and applies strategies for promoting safe and respectful relationships in a range of contexts
Investigate the characteristics and qualities of various types of relationships and how these can impact safety, health and Loading
Examine the changing nature of relationships and propose strategies that build and maintain respectful relationships
Explain the role of respect in forming and maintaining relationships within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and across a range of Loading
Identify forms of Loading , harassment, abuse, neglect, Loading and violence and demonstrate protective strategies offline and online for themselves and others including assertive and Loading
Recognise the impact of power in relationships and develop skills to challenge the abuse of power
Practise skills and strategies to safely Loading for positive and equal power in relationships for themselves and others
Explain how roles, decision-making, and levels of power, Loading and control within relationships can be influenced by gender stereotypes
Investigate the laws of Loading and describe how they enhance safety and respect in Loading
Describe how consent, respecting people’s choices and communication create safe and positive experiences within intimate and sexual relationships
Explain and apply skills and strategies to gain, give or deny consent, including communicating assertively and respectfully
Examine external influences on sexuality and sexual health behaviours and recognise the impact these can have on their own and others’ health and wellbeing
Understand rights, responsibilities and social implications of communicating online
Understand rights, responsibilities and social implications of taking or sharing information, images and videos online
Assess and demonstrate strategies to regulate screen time and enhance safety and enjoyment in the digital environment
Identify and practise protective strategies to prevent and manage power imbalances online, including Loading , abuse, Loading , sexual extortion, Loading and negative social interactions
Explain the impact online content can have on perceptions, behaviours and attitudes
Explain how rights and responsibilities contribute to safe and respectful relationships
Demonstrate and explain how respect, sympathy and empathy can be expressed to positively influence relationships
Evaluate and practise communication skills that build and maintain respectful relationships, including active listening
Demonstrate how decision-making, negotiation and problem-solving skills can help resolve conflict
Explain how emotional responses can impact relationships and propose strategies to facilitate positive outcomes in a range of situations
Identify attitudes and practise skills that enhance resilience, perseverance and adaptability to change
Propose and review personal goals that enhance the potential for success and improved health outcomes