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 5
- PH5-MSS-01
refines and transfers movement skills and concepts for adaptation in a range of dynamic movement environments
- PH5-MSS-02
selects, implements and justifies strategies and actions to solve movement challenges
- PH5-SMI-01
evaluates and adapts self-management and interpersonal skills to manage complex situations
Some students with disability may require adjustments or modifications, including the use of assistive devices to participate in movement skills and strategies.
Describe the role of the muscular and skeletal systems
Recognise the relationship between skeletal muscles and bones and how they work together to produce movement
Demonstrate how biomechanics can improve performance and prevent injury
Investigate and practise how to manipulate the force, speed, accuracy and trajectory of an object using equipment in sporting movements
Refine and adapt fundamental and Loading to predictable and dynamic situations
Participate in target, net and court, striking and fielding, and territory games to investigate how to adapt movement skills and strategies to solve problems in gameplay
Select and transfer similar movement skills and strategies to different movement environments
Apply and evaluate a range of attacking and defending strategies to enhance individual and team performance in gameplay
Examine and demonstrate how communication and Loading can assist with anticipation, decision-making and the manipulation of space and time
Analyse and practise how connections between communication, skill execution, movement concepts, teamwork, strategy and involvement can improve outcomes in gameplay
Create and perform a rhythmic movement sequence using the elements of space, time and dynamics
Collaborate with peers to create and perform a group movement sequence in response to a piece of music or other stimuli
Design and apply performance criteria to evaluate the quality and use of space, time and dynamics
Analyse data based on knowledge of performance and knowledge of results and apply this feedback to refine movement skills and strategies
Provide and apply feedback to refine specialised movement skills, concepts and strategies
Apply and evaluate attitudes and behaviours that encourage enjoyable, ethical, respectful and inclusive movement experiences
Evaluate how personal strengths and contributions can enhance teamwork, leadership and enjoyable participation
Examine and apply strategies to increase resilience, persistence and motivation for themselves and others, including positive self-talk and encouragement
Apply and refine communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills to dynamic movement situations
Demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills and evaluate how they promote successful outcomes in team environments
Adopt a range of roles and responsibilities that support and enhance the facilitation of an organised physical activity event
Participate in activities where players, rather than an independent official, are responsible for officiating and examine the personal skills and attributes that are required to make this a successful experience