7–10Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 7–10 Syllabus
The new Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 7−10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 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.
Content
Stage 5
- PH5-SHP-01
designs, implements and evaluates plans to enhance safety, health and participation in lifelong physical activity
- 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 physical activity.
Participate in a range of physical activities and evaluate how they meet personal needs and interests while improving fitness, health and wellbeing outcomes
Investigate local facilities, natural environments and infrastructure that support engaging in forms of physical activity and active transport
Implement and evaluate strategies and behaviours that support enjoyment, motivation and engagement in physical activity for themselves and others
Design and implement modified games and physical activities to enhance enjoyment, inclusion and a sense of accomplishment
Participate in and evaluate a range of physical activities and exercises that are designed to improve specific components of fitness
Discuss responses in heart rate, breathing rate and perceived rate of exertion to a range of physical activities and how these change with improved fitness
Develop fitness plans which address fitness goals, the components of fitness and targeted physical activities
Reflect on the positive impacts physical activity and fitness can have on emotions, attitudes and wellbeing
Design and implement specific warm-up and cool-down activities
Examine and apply policies and procedures for ensuring safe practices when participating in a range of physical activities, including the use of safety equipment and adherence to rules that promote safe participation