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

Analyse how social, cultural and economic factors influence health behaviours

Analyse the interrelated nature of the dimensions of health and the influence they have on the health and wellbeing of the individual and the community

Explain the connection between nutrition, mental health, physical activity and wellbeing, and propose ways these can be enhanced using a balanced lifestyle approach

Connect in and with outdoor and natural environments through movement experiences and explain the interrelationship between the health, safety and wellbeing of people and their environments

Examine sources of nutritional information and investigate factors that influence food choices and habits

Design, implement and evaluate strategies to apply Australian Government’s dietary guidelines to everyday contexts and daily food and drink choices

Evaluate a range of eating practices and examine how they address nutritional needs and individual health and wellbeing

Examine perceptions of mental health and body image and consider how these influence health and wellbeing

Propose, implement and evaluate strategies and actions that enhance their own and others’ mental health and wellbeing

Investigate contextual factors that influence risk-taking behaviours and decision-making, and assess their impact on safety, health and wellbeing

Analyse and practise skills and strategies that enhance the safety of themselves and others in relevant contexts including parties, water, road and traffic environments

Plan and practise responses to emergency scenarios by explaining priority actions and where they may be required to administer first aid and DRSABCD

Recognise signs of addiction and investigate strategies to support themselves and others

Assess the impact of drug use on the individual and the community

Examine support networks and strategies that can assist themselves and others with drug use

Explain why young people choose to make healthy decisions related to drug and alcohol use

Identify methods of contraception and evaluate the extent to which safe sexual health practices allow people to take responsibility for managing their own sexual health

Investigate major factors that contribute to road and traffic-related crashes and assess strategies and behaviours to promote the safety of themselves and others as pedestrians, passengers, riders and drivers

Investigate how health knowledge, services and support networks combine to enhance safety, health and wellbeing

Examine and promote the rights and responsibilities of young people in healthcare and explain how this contributes to greater control of individual health

Explain how Australia’s public health system enables access to healthcare

Explain how health promotion and preventative health actions can be applied to support the health and wellbeing of young people

Develop and apply criteria to assess health information, products and services, and propose actions that may assist young people to select credible sources of information and advice

Critique health information, services and media messaging about relationships, lifestyle choices, health decisions and behaviours

Evaluate the accessibility and reliability of relevant health information, products and services available to young people

Examine proactive community strategies for promoting access to positive health outcomes for young people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth

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

Create written texts for a range of audiences to advocate for enhanced safety, health, wellbeing and improved physical activity levels for the community

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