K–6Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K–6 Syllabus
The new Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K−6 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 1
- PH1-MSP-01
demonstrates fundamental movement skills and fair play in physical activities
All bodies are diverse and move in different ways. Some students with physical disability may do this through adjustments, including assistive devices.
Complementary content for fundamental movement skills has been provided to enable some students with physical disability to develop movement skills focusing on ability. Teachers use the fundamental movement skills content in combination with complementary content to meet the needs of individual students.
Demonstrate spatial awareness in relation to people, objects and the environment when participating in physical activities
Dribble a ball at different levels
Participate in and describe the purpose of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander games and activities
Participate in physical activities from across the continents and identify how these foster a sense of connection
Apply fundamental movement skills to create and participate in physically active games
Demonstrate and explain how fair play and rules contribute to safety in group activities
Identify and participate in physical activities to enhance enjoyment and motivation to be physically active
Describe ways in which people use their strengths and abilities to be physically active
Demonstrate static and dynamic balances with different body parts
Run and sprint varying pace according to purpose
Jump vertically and horizontally with control
Hop from one point to another around objects
Side gallop, changing directions with control
Skip at different speeds and directions in games
Leap, using a long running step
Dodge, pushing from the outside foot
Catch balls and objects of various shapes and sizes at different levels
Throw balls and objects of various shapes and sizes underarm and overarm towards a target
Kick a ball with force towards a target or space
Strike an object using an implement towards a target
Demonstrate a personal posture while moving the body
Develop control when moving from one position to another
Bounce or push the body upwards maintaining stability and control
Maintain balance when moving or transferring from one position to another
Move the lower body with increasing control for mobility, posture and stability
Track objects of various shapes and sizes to bring them to a halt
Move the upper body to reach, push and pull with increasing control
Send an object towards a target