7–10Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 7–10 Syllabus

Investigate the dimensions of health and discuss how they impact wellbeing

Describe the dynamic nature of health and examine different perceptions of health

Recognise the value of the mind, body and spirit approach to health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and across a diverse range of cultures

Explain how contextual factors can influence healthy lifestyle choices and propose strategies to overcome barriers to good health

Explain how a balanced lifestyle benefits health and wellbeing

Discuss the benefits of being active in outdoor and natural environments for physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social health

Describe how the components of a balanced lifestyle can be applied to a weekly routine

Examine the Australian Government’s physical activity and exercise guidelines for young people and propose strategies to enhance motivation and engagement in physical activity

Examine the Australian Government dietary guidelines for young people and explain how contextual factors can influence food choices and eating habits

Investigate the nutritional value of a variety of foods and drinks and how they support health, wellbeing and movement

Describe and apply proactive strategies, help-seeking behaviours and coping strategies that support health and wellbeing for mental health and positive body image

Investigate risk-taking, challenging and unsafe scenarios and create plans or responses to enhance safety for themselves and others

Explain how contextual factors can influence decision-making and risk-taking in offline and online environments

Devise and practise protective behaviours and strategies to manage and mitigate risk in a range of contexts

Explain how harm-minimisation strategies such as making informed decisions, being assertive, distancing or encouraging someone to seek help can improve safety, health and wellbeing

Identify and describe basic water survival strategies and techniques

Assess emergency situations and demonstrate strategies that enhance the safety of themselves and others, including communicating clearly when giving information to emergency services

Describe and demonstrate the skills required to assist with first aid, including DRSABCD (danger, response, send for help, airways, breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation) and the management of asthma, allergies and anaphylaxis

Identify and plan preventive health practices and behaviours that assist in protection against disease, including communicable respiratory diseases, bloodborne viruses and sexually transmissible infections

Classify drugs and describe the short-term and long-term effects of drug use on safety, health and wellbeing

Examine the risk and protective factors that can influence the use and effects of alcohol and other drugs

Examine road safety responsibilities and develop strategies to support the safety of themselves and others in road and transport environments, including as pedestrians, passengers, riders and drivers

Outline the role of health promotion and health literacy in enhancing health and wellbeing

Access and assess information, resources and services that support young people to seek help and manage relevant health and safety issues

Investigate the reliability and credibility of health information from various sources

Analyse health information, products and services to plan preventative action and healthy practices

Create written texts to explain and advocate for aspects of safety, health and wellbeing for a range of audiences

Create written texts to evaluate a range of physical activities and determine their suitability in meeting personal needs and interests

Use subject-specific language to communicate concepts of physical activity, safety, health and wellbeing